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Structural Regulation
SFC Calls on Investors to Provide Consent for HKIDR Regime
By Editors | 03/03/2023
After the launch of HKIDR on 20 March, investors who haven’t provided consent will not be able to buy securities on the stock exchange.

Structural Regulation
HKEX to Open London Office Within H1 2023
By Editors | 03/03/2023
The SEHK and HKFE were confirmed as Recognised Overseas Investment Exchanges by the UK’s FCA this week.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
HKEX Warns Issuers Against Using “Partial Truth” Disclosures
By Editors | 02/03/2023
Disciplinary action may follow if an announcement is misleading as a result of omission of material information, HKEX said.

Structural Regulation
HKEX to Finalise New Listing Regime This Month – Reports
By Editors | 02/03/2023
Listing rule amendments designed to attract specialist tech firms to list in Hong Kong are expected to be finalised this month.

Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Appoints Ex-Regulators to HKEX Board
By Editors | 02/03/2023
Former HKMA chief Joseph Yam and ex-SFC chairman Carlson Tong have been appointed as board directors for HKEX.

Market Data & Technology
ANNA Completes Implementation of Revised ISO Standard for ISINs
By Editors | 01/03/2023
National Numbering Agencies must now formally report LEIs, CFIs and FISNs to the ANNA Service Bureau, which will increase data coverage and quality.

Trading & Investment
IDX Seeks to Secure Dual-Listing Arrangement with HKEX
By Editors | 01/03/2023
IDX is seeking a mechanism to allow Indonesian start-ups, state-owned enterprises, and index ETFs to list in Hong Kong.

Trading & Investment
LSEG, SZSE Agree to Collaborate on Capital Markets Development
By Editors | 01/03/2023
LSEG and SZSE will collaborate on product innovation, depository receipts, and index development, among other areas.

Structural Regulation
China: New Rules for Private Fund Industry to Take Effect in May
By Editors | 28/02/2023
Private equity and hedge fund managers will need at least CNY 10 million in paid-in capital to operate, about five times more than the existing requirements.

Structural Regulation
Malaysia, Cambodia to Cooperate on Capital Markets Development
By Editors | 28/02/2023
The securities regulators of Malaysia and Cambodia have signed an MoU agreeing to bolster cooperation and capacity building.
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