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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    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Macau Amends Financial System Act to Boost Competitiveness

    By Mark Johnston | 16/08/2023

    The Act introduces a new type of licence for banks focusing on specialty business, among other changes.

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    Structural Regulation

    Cambodia, Laos to Collaborate on Securities Market Development

    By Mark Johnston | 15/08/2023

    Cambodia, Laos securities market regulators agree to collaborate to develop the securities markets in their respective countries.

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    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Seeks Feedback on Revised Delisting Norms

    By Mark Johnston | 15/08/2023

    SEBI issued a consultation paper seeking public comments on reviewing the current delisting norms for listed companies.

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    Structural Regulation

    Korea Set to Implement New Rules for Bank Closures, Acquisitions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2023

    The government has approved changes to the enforcement decree of the Banking Act, a revised version of which will take effect on 22 September.

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    Trading & Investment

    Shanghai, Shenzhen Bourses Pledge Measures to Stimulate Markets

    By Editors | 15/08/2023

    The measures are designed to stimulate market vitality, enhance transaction convenience and smoothness, and continuously improve market attractiveness.

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    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Reduces Investor Exit Window for AMC Change in Control

    By Editors | 14/08/2023

    The exit option window period is reduced from 30 to 15 calendar days after a change in control of the AMC is announced.

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    Alternative Markets

    New Rules Could Force a Third of China’s Hedge Funds to Close

    By Editors | 14/08/2023

    Almost 35,000 hedge fund products in China will fall under the new CNY 10 million minimum asset requirement set to take effect in September.

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    Structural Regulation

    FSC Korea Specifies New Rules Under Revised Asset Securitisation Act

    By Editors | 14/08/2023

    The FSC more companies to be able to smoothly raise funds through asset securitisation once the Act and its subordinate statutes take effect on 12 January 2024.

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    Data Privacy

    China State Council Unveils 24 Measures to Lure Foreign Firms

    By Editors | 14/08/2023

    Measures include commitment to explore enhanced mechanism for cross-border data flows, and a “green channel” for foreign firms to carry out security assessments for the export of data.

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    Trading & Investment

    Shanghai INE to Launch New Container Freight Index Futures Contract

    By Editors | 14/08/2023

    Shanghai International Energy Exchange is launching the new futures contract to help firms hedge against fluctuations in container freight prices.

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