Structural Regulation

    Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.

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    Trading & Investment

    SEBI to Allow Stock Exchange Mechanism for Share Sales to Employees

    By Ajoy K Das | 25/01/2024

    The new framework for OFS transactions to company employees is expected to cut costs and time of issuance.

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    Structural Regulation

    India Permits Direct Listings at GIFT City Exchanges

    By Ajoy K Das | 25/01/2024

    Indian companies will be able to list on India INX and NSE International Exchange, according to a notification from the government.

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    Trading & Investment

    HKMA, PBOC Unveil Policy Measures to Deepen Financial Cooperation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/01/2024

    Securities firms are allowed to sell financial products directly via Wealth Connect and the individual investor quota has been tripled.

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    Structural Regulation

    US SEC Adopts Rules to Enhance Protections for SPAC Investors

    By Editors | 24/01/2024

    The new rules will help address information asymmetries, misleading information, and conflicts of interest in SPAC and de-SPAC transactions.

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    Trading & Investment

    China Announces RRR Cut, Other Measures to Boost Stock Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2024

    Besides the 50bp RRR cut for banks, regulators pledged to bolster investment returns and incentivise SOEs to improve share price performance.

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    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia Agree to Deepen Financial Market Connectivity

    By Editors | 24/01/2024

    The MoU covers collaboration to support capital market connectivity, conduct joint research, and enhance cross-border investments, among other areas.

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    Trading & Investment

    Philippine SEC Propose to Lower Stockbroker Commission Rates

    By Editors | 24/01/2024

    The minimum PHP 20 currently charged by stock brokers per transaction was set 50 years ago in 1973.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    India Expands Scope of Financial Services Offered in GIFT City

    By Ajoy K Das | 24/01/2024

    Ministry of finance notifies book-keeping, accounting, taxation and financial crime compliance as services that can be offered in IFSC

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    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong SFC Outlines Strategic Priorities for 2024-2026

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/01/2024

    The SFC will explore potential connect initiatives with other markets, embrace tokenisation of traditional products, and introduce AI in its workflows.

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    Trading & Investment

    Korea to Improve Interest Rate Fairness in Securities Industry

    By Mark Johnston | 24/01/2024

    The new interest rate calculation system will enhance transparency, fairness and convenience for investors, the FSS said.

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