Markets & Infrastructure

    Trading & Investment

    Indian Investors Gain Access to Russian Financial Markets

    By Editors | 12/01/2022

    Sova Capital, a MOEX clearing member, is providing Indian investors access to Russian markets in partnership with India INX and its Global Access platform.

    Structural Regulation

    UPDATED – Singapore to See First SPAC Listings Within January

    By Mark Johnston | 12/01/2022

    Prospectuses have been filed by Vertex Technology Acquisition Corporation, Pegasus Asia, and Novo Tellus Capital Partners.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    Taiwan FSC Fined Seven FIs Over Regulatory Violations

    By Darien Choong | 12/01/2022

    Taiwan’s FSC has fined seven financial institutions for regulatory violations including the improper payment of commissions.

    Alternative Markets

    Macau-Henqin Zone to Pilot QFLP Scheme from 29 January

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/01/2022

    Foreign investors will be able to set up private equity funds in the Macau-Hengqin zone and raise money from onshore and offshore investors.

    Alternative Markets

    FSC Korea Unveils New Initiatives to Promote KONEX Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/01/2022

    The FSC will set up a KRW 100 billion fund that will invest in KONEX listed firms and lower entry barriers for investors in the market.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Indonesia: OJK Outlines Capital Market Priorities for 2022

    By Mark Johnston | 11/01/2022

    OJK will work on developing a carbon exchange at IDX, new derivative instruments, and central clearing infrastructure.

    CBDCs

    MAS Publishes Global CBDC Challenge 2021 Report

    By Editors | 11/01/2022

    MAS hopes to galvanise the financial ecosystem to co-create the next generation of payment rails built on the latest innovations.

    Payments & Settlements

    SAFE Eases Cross-Border Investment, Trade in Pilot Zones

    By Editors | 11/01/2022

    High-tech MSMEs will be granted a quota to borrow money from overseas, and pilot projects for QFLPs and QDLPs will be carried out.

    Payments & Settlements

    BNM Proposes Rule Changes for Payment Card Industry

    By Mark Johnston | 10/01/2022

    The changes will address distortions and frictions in the payment card market and foster greater usage and acceptance of payment cards, BNM says.

    Market Data & Technology

    KRX Launches English Language Market Data Service

    By Editors | 10/01/2022

    The service is aimed at improving information accessibility and convenience for foreign investors, while also improving market transparency.

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