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Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.
Structural Regulation
UPDATED – Singapore to See First SPAC Listings Within January
By Mark Johnston | 12/01/2022
Prospectuses have been filed by Vertex Technology Acquisition Corporation, Pegasus Asia, and Novo Tellus Capital Partners.
Alternative Markets
Macau-Henqin Zone to Pilot QFLP Scheme from 29 January
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/01/2022
Foreign investors will be able to set up private equity funds in the Macau-Hengqin zone and raise money from onshore and offshore investors.
Alternative Markets
FSC Korea Unveils New Initiatives to Promote KONEX Market
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/01/2022
The FSC will set up a KRW 100 billion fund that will invest in KONEX listed firms and lower entry barriers for investors in the market.
Payments & Settlements
SAFE Eases Cross-Border Investment, Trade in Pilot Zones
By Editors | 11/01/2022
High-tech MSMEs will be granted a quota to borrow money from overseas, and pilot projects for QFLPs and QDLPs will be carried out.
Payments & Settlements
BNM Proposes Rule Changes for Payment Card Industry
By Mark Johnston | 10/01/2022
The changes will address distortions and frictions in the payment card market and foster greater usage and acceptance of payment cards, BNM says.
Market Data & Technology
KRX Launches English Language Market Data Service
By Editors | 10/01/2022
The service is aimed at improving information accessibility and convenience for foreign investors, while also improving market transparency.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Modifies Exercise Mechanism for Commodity Options
By Editors | 09/01/2022
In-the-money options will be exercised automatically, unless instructions to the contrary have been given, and out-of-the-money options will expire worthless.
Trading & Investment
CSRC to Introduce Market Makers to Shanghai STAR Market
By Manesh Samtani | 09/01/2022
Securities firms would be eligible to act as market-makers if they have net capital above CNY 10 billion and a classification rating of Class A or higher.
Payments & Settlements
Philippines Caps Charges Allowed on Small Value Loans
By Editors | 09/01/2022
The caps apply to the charges imposed on borrowers of small-value loans by lending firms, financing companies and online lending platforms.
Trading & Investment
Taiwan FSC Finalises Rule Relaxations for Investment Funds
By Editors | 09/01/2022
Greater flexibility is provided for investments in IPO stocks, low-unrated and rated and unrated bonds, and CoCo and TLAC bonds.
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