Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    China Responds to US ‘Treachery’ With Taiwan Trade Curbs

    By Editors | 04/08/2022

    China has banned imports of citrus fruit, two types of fish, and food items from 107 Taiwanese brands. Exports of natural sand to Taiwan are banned.

    Structural Regulation

    CSRC Vows to Stabilise Markets, Promote Regulatory Reforms

    By Editors | 04/08/2022

    The CSRC has vowed to stabilise domestic capital markets, among other regulatory priorities for the second half of the year.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Korea FSS Considers Taking Woori Chief to Supreme Court

    By Editors | 04/08/2022

    The FSS sought to reprimand Sohn Tae-seung, but two courts have now ruled in favour of the Woori Financial Group chairman and CEO.

    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Again Extends Transitional Relief for Foreign Financial Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/08/2022

    The extension has likely been announced to allow the new government time to consider legislative reforms for foreign financial services providers.

    Market Abuse

    Taiwan FHC Fined for Leaking Data to Major Shareholder

    By Editors | 03/08/2022

    China Development Financial Holding Corp was fined TWD 20mn. Its subsidiaries China Life and KGI Securities were fined TWD 6mn and TWD 2.4mn respectively.

    Trading & Investment

    Shanghai STAR Market Celebrates Three Years Since Launch

    By Editors | 03/08/2022

    The STAR Market now accounts for about 6.6% of all mainland listed firms. A market-making system will soon be launched to enhance liquidity.

    Structural Regulation

    Thai SEC Proposes Rules to Prevent Misuse of IPO Channel

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/08/2022

    The amendments will prevent listed companies from operating as investment companies and circumventing rules applicable to fund managers.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    BNM Consults on New Requirements for Adjusters

    By Editors | 03/08/2022

    The proposed rules impose ‘fit and proper’ requirements on shareholders and key responsible persons of adjusters.

    Structural Regulation

    US SEC Adds Alibaba to List of Firms Facing Delisting Threat

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/08/2022

    Chinese regulators have tried to mollify US regulators, but the PCAOB says it will accept nothing less than “full access” to the audit papers of US-listed Chinese companies.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Taiwan FSC Tightens Rules for Senior Securities, Futures Personnel

    By Editors | 03/08/2022

    The rules are aimed at preventing directors from taking on positions at other firms that could affect their performance or create conflicts of interest.

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