Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

CSRC to Accelerate Work on Overseas Listing Framework

By Darien Choong | 05/09/2022

The CSRC will push forward legislation to enact new overseas listing rules, and support the establishment of a new registration system for Chinese firms seeking foreign IPOs.

Trading & Investment

Gold Producer Becomes Second Russian Firm to Issue CNY Bonds

By Editors | 05/09/2022

Russia is now in third place on a list of non-mainland jurisdictions using the yuan for global payments, after Hong Kong and the UK.

Trading & Investment

PBOC Cuts FX Reserve Requirement for Banks as Yuan Falls

By Editors | 05/09/2022

The cut will add about increase foreign currency liquidity, make it more appealing for traders to buy the yuan, and support the economic recovery.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan FSC Announces Measures to Enhance Capital Markets

By Darien Choong | 05/09/2022

The measures include an ESG information platform for listed companies and enhancements to TAIFEX’s new OTC derivatives clearing service.

Trading & Investment

CSRC Unveils Plans to Further Expand Stock Connect

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2022

More companies will be added to Stock Connect and Hong Kong will introduce treasury bond futures and a special counter for yuan stocks.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Targets Removal of Hotel Quarantine Requirement

By Editors | 05/09/2022

Chief Executive John Lee is leaning towards scrapping hotel quarantine before a November summit of global bankers and the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens tournament.

Payments & Settlements

HKMA Introduces New Rules for Banks Offering BNPL Products

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2022

Banks that engage or partner with third-party service providers when launching BNPL products will be held accountable for the actions of those providers.

PEPs & Sanctions

Russia Bond CDS Auction to Be Held on 12 September

By Editors | 04/09/2022

The amounts holders of CDS on Russian debt are likely to receive has reportedly dropped by about a third since early June.

Alternative Markets

Shenzhen, Hong Kong to Establish Qianhai FTZ as VC Hub

By Editors | 04/09/2022

VC firms, sovereign wealth funds, and PE funds that set up in the Qianhai free-trade zone will be given cash grants, rental subsidies, and other rewards.