Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    China to Restrict Use of VIE Structures for Foreign IPOs

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2021

    The blacklist is expected to target new companies in sensitive sectors that use VIE structures to run their China businesses.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Files Proceedings Against ANZ Over Unpaid Benefits

    By Editors | 10/12/2021

    ANZ and ASIC have filed a statement of agreed facts and admissions with the court and agreed on a proposed penalty of AUD 25 million.

    Structural Regulation

    US House Passes LIBOR Replacement Legislation

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2021

    The legislation will automatically shift tough legacy contracts to a new benchmark, preventing disputes over which rate should apply and how interest is calculated.

    Trading & Investment

    TAIFEX Receives CFTC Certification for New Mini Finance Futures

    By Editors | 09/12/2021

    TAIFEX said the financial industry is the most interesting sector to foreign investors in Taiwan’s stock market.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    NZ FMA Files Suit Against Kiwibank for Overcharging Customers

    By Editors | 09/12/2021

    Between September 2005 and March 2020, some 35,000 home loan customers were overcharged a total of NZD 1.1 million.

    Credit Risk

    China to Improve IP Financing Mechanism to Boost Cross-Border Trade

    By Darien Choong | 09/12/2021

    The State Council is seeking to establish a cross-regional intellectual property transaction service platform, which would enable technology companies to pledge their IP for financing.

    Market Data & Technology

    Bursa Malaysia Launches New Research Portal for Investors

    By Editors | 09/12/2021

    The portal helps listed companies improve their overall visibility, facilitates price discovery, promotes informed investment decision-making.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    IHS Markit Wins Best Solution in Corporate Actions

    By Editors | 09/12/2021

    IHS Markit streamlines the collection, validation, and dissemination of corporate actions announcements, enabling firms to automate and accelerate the processing lifecycle.

    Market Data & Technology

    ICE Data Services Wins Best Solution for Reference Data Offering 

    By Editors | 09/12/2021

    ICE Data Services provides high quality reference data covering over 35 million financial instruments in more than 210 markets.

    Structural Regulation

    South Korea’s Revised FSCMA Takes Effect

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/12/2021

    The approval process will be simplified for foreign securities firms to change their status in Korea from a branch office to a subsidiary, and vice versa.

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