Structural Regulation

    Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKMA, SFC Consult on Calculation Periods for OTC Derivatives Clearing

    By Editors | 16/12/2021

    The existing list of calculation periods will be exhausted in about one year’s time. The HKMA and SFC propose to add eight similar calculation periods to the clearing rules.

    Structural Regulation

    Vietnam Debuts New Umbrella Entity to Manage Stock Exchanges

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2021

    VNX, or Vietnam Stock Exchange, will serve as a new umbrella entity to manage the Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh stock exchanges.

    Structural Regulation

    Malaysia SC Revises SPAC Framework to Spur Listings

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2021

    The minimum amount of funds required to be raised by a SPAC through its IPO has been reduced by a third, among other changes.

    Trading & Investment

    China’s SAFE Grants Fresh QDII Quotas, Mid-month

    By Editors | 16/12/2021

    The irregular mid-month disclosure suggests that policymakers are intent on containing the rapid appreciation of the yuan.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    China Directs Accounting Firms to Improve Governance, Audit Quality

    By Darien Choong | 16/12/2021

    Accounting firms are asked to conduct their annual self-evaluation and reviews using a new ‘evaluation index system’, and submit self-assessment reports by 31 May each year.

    Cryptocurrency

    Binance Withdraws DPT Licence Application in Singapore

    By Mark Johnston | 15/12/2021

    Binance’s recent investment in Hg Exchange rendered its licensing application “somewhat redundant”, CEO Changpeng Zhao said.

    Trading & Investment

    SET Allows Derivative Warrants to Use Foreign Stocks

    By Editors | 15/12/2021

    The first six derivative warrants with foreign underlying stocks were listed on the SET on Wednesday, issued by Macquarie Securities.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    MAS to Raise Corporate Finance Due Diligence Standards

    By Editors | 15/12/2021

    The new rules will require corporate finance advisers to establish a governance framework for due diligence which includes ensuring the veracity of information obtained.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    SFC Set to Launch Digital Licensing Platform on WINGS

    By Editors | 15/12/2021

    New electronic licensing forms for licence applications, annual returns, notifications and regulatory filings are to be submitted through WINGS from 3 January.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia OJK Introduces Dual Class Shares for Tech IPOs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2021

    The move is aimed at incentivising domestic tech firms to list on the IDX to deepen the capital market and make it more attractive to investors.

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