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    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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