Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    SZSE Issues Guidance on Funding Infrastructure REIT Acquisitions

    By Editors | 23/04/2022

    The proposed guidelines seek to improve the ability of listed infrastructure REITs to issue more shares to fund acquisitions and optimise their portfolios.

    Trading & Investment

    BSEC Relaxes Circuit Breaker Limit, Disciplines Brokers

    By Editors | 23/04/2022

    The adjustment boosted market liquidity and fresh investments by participants, while the disciplinary actions helped to bolster investor confidence.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    CA ANZ May Discipline 12 KPMG Accountants for Cheating

    By Editors | 23/04/2022

    More than 400 CA ANZ members were found to have cheated on online training tests, but only 12 are being put through the body’s disciplinary process.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    CSRC Issues Standards for Fund Managers, Carbon Products

    By Darien Choong | 23/04/2022

    The new series of financial industry standards cover data governance of fund companies, carbon financial products, and mobile app design.

    Trading & Investment

    Sri Lanka Must Provide ‘Adequate Assurances’ for IMF Assistance

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 22/04/2022

    The UNDP says Sri Lanka should introduce a temporary basic income and negotiate “debt-for-nature” swaps. The stock market has been closed all week.

    Cryptocurrency

    Korea FTC Considers Stricter Regulations for Upbit, Bithumb

    By Editors | 21/04/2022

    Korean companies categorised as “large businesses” are placed under close monitoring and must disclose information on major intracompany dealings, board decisions and shareholders.

    Tokenisation

    Asset Managers Should Put Customers at Heart: SGX

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2022

    At the IMAS Digital Summit 2022, SGX CEO Loh Boon Chye discussed the exchange’s approach to digital assets and technology adoption.

    Structural Regulation

    India Urged to Allow SPAC Listings, Discounted Share Issuances

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2022

    The MCA’s Company Law Committee says says Indian SPACs should be recognised and allowed to list on domestic and global exchanges.

    Trading & Investment

    LIBOR Transition Challenges Remain in APAC Loans Market

    By Editors | 21/04/2022

    In a survey of APLMA member institutions, more than half of respondents said they would not complete remediation of their legacy book until H1 2023.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    RBI Issues New Rules on NBFC Compliance Function

    By Editors | 21/04/2022

    Upper and middle layer NBFCs have until 1 October 2023 to install a compliance function and chief compliance officer.

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