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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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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