Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    HK AFRC Seeking Fast-track Access to Mainland Audit Papers

    By Editors | 25/10/2022

    The AFRC is working closely with China’s MOF to explore ways to streamline the process for gaining access to mainland audit documents.

    Market Abuse

    Nasdaq Halts At Least Four Chinese IPOs – Report

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    Nasdaq will reportedly not allow certain IPOs to proceed until it can address concerns about large stock rallies seen by some Chinese issuers.

    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Seeks Feedback on Asia Region Funds Passport

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    ASIC is inviting the managed funds industry to provide feedback on the level of industry interest and preparedness to use the ARFP.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Restricts Short Selling Based on Daily Triggers

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    A short selling ban will apply to all TWSE and TPEx stocks that fall 3.5 percent or more in a day. The FSC will make a daily list of stocks subject to the ban.

    Trading & Investment

    ASX Sets Out Measures for Handling Future Outages

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    ASX will consult on a new automated service that can provide greater certainty about trade and order status, and a new ‘Cancel Only’ session state.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    India: ISDA Requests Details on CCIL’s Proposed UMR Services

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    ISDA has responded to CCIL proposals to create a margining and collateral service for non-centrally cleared OTC derivatives trades in India.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Offers Recommendations on Improving Auditor Practices

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    ASIC conducted a thematic review on root cause analysis practices at the six largest audit firms, ahead of ASQM 1 coming into effect on 15 December 2022.

    Trading & Investment

    Bangladesh: Slow Start for Govt Bond Trading on Exchanges

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    Government bonds can now be traded on Bangladesh’s stock markets, but only very few trades have taken place so far.

    Credit Risk

    HKMA Issues New Guidance on Investment Product Sales

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    The new guidance covers investment product suitability, concentration risk assessments, and the sale of loss-absorption products.

    Liquidity Risk

    Korea to Buy Up Corporate Debt to Stabilise Markets

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    Korea’s government has pledged KRW 50 trillion to buy up corporate debt, defer the return to 100 percent LCR, and supply liquidity to securities firms.

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