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Trading & Investment
SGX Grants In-principle Approval for Two SPAC Listings
By Editors | 30/12/2021
Temasek-backed Vertex Venture Holdings and Tikehau Capital have received eligibility-to-list letters from SGX following their SPAC listing applications.
Structural Regulation
CSRC Drafts New Rules for Domestic Firms Seeking Overseas IPOs
By Manesh Samtani | 29/12/2021
Companies seeking overseas listings, including those with VIE structures, will have to first register with the CSRC. International banks underwriting such listings must also register.
Structural Regulation
Indonesian Bourse Relaxes Listing Rules to Draw in Tech IPOs
By Editors | 28/12/2021
The relaxed rules allow firms to fulfil other qualifications in lieu of the existing net tangible assets requirements for listing.
Structural Regulation
CBIRC Lifts Market Entry Restrictions for Foreign Insurance Brokers
By Darien Choong | 28/12/2021
Requirements to first establish a representative office in China and have more than 30 years operating experience have been lifted.
Structural Regulation
The Rise of the SPAC Wave on Singapore’s Shores
By Johnny Lim | 28/12/2021
Johnny Lim and Michael Kwan consider SPAC developments around the world and set out considerations for those searching for the preferred listing destination.
Structural Regulation
Indonesian Regulators Publish LIBOR Transition Guide
By Editors | 28/12/2021
The guide recommends five steps for market participants with LIBOR exposures, to help them respond to and prepare for the transition.
Structural Regulation
Australian Treasury to Review Effectiveness of ABSF Facility
By Editors | 28/12/2021
The Australian Business Securitisation Fund facility is designed to unlock a competitive funding source for smaller lenders to on‑lend to SMEs.
Trading & Investment
Hong Kong, Mainland Exchanges to Include ETFs in Stock Connect
By Editors | 28/12/2021
Eligible ETFs will be included in Stock Connect. Business and technical preparations are expected to take about six months to complete.
Structural Regulation
Sri Lanka Regulator to Align Rules with New SEC Act Within January
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 28/12/2021
The new SEC Act passed in September paves the way for new rules and guidelines to raise ESG standards among listed companies in Sri Lanka.
Payments & Settlements
Korea FSC Adjusts Card Processing Fee Rates
By Editors | 24/12/2021
The revised fees will take effect from January 2022 and save businesses almost half a trillion won.
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