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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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