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    Structural Regulation

    Thai SEC Proposes to Streamline Bond Issuance Regulations

    By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 07/09/2021

    Under the amendments, debt instruments must be issued within 6 months from the date the filing is approved, the SEC said.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    S. Korea: New FSC, FSS Chiefs to Rebuild Cooperative Relations

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/09/2021

    The new chiefs of the FSC and FSS held their first official meeting since taking office. They pledged to unite on issues such as household debt and Covid-19.

    Trading & Investment

    Hainan to Pilot Cross-Border Asset Management Trials

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/09/2021

    Hainan’s also plans also launch QFLP and QDLP trials and enhanced currency convertibility to facilitate cross-border trade and investment.

    Structural Regulation

    CSRC Issues Draft Rules for Beijing Stock Exchange

    By Editors | 06/09/2021

    SMEs trading on the NEEQ for at least 12 months will qualify to list on the Beijing Stock Exchange, which will adopt the registration-based IPO system.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Implementing the Final Phase of MAS’ OTC Derivatives Reporting Regime

    By Priya Kundamal | 06/09/2021

    Firms coming into scope on 1 October need to quickly complete onboarding and test their reporting to DTCC’s Singapore trade repository.

    Structural Regulation

    StanChart, NTUC Enterprise to Form Singapore Digital Bank

    By Editors | 06/09/2021

    A Standard Chartered subsidiary will hold 60 percent of the digital banking venture under a licence obtained from MAS in December.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Directs Fund Managers to Disclose Risk in All Promo Materials

    By Editors | 06/09/2021

    SEBI has clarified that asset managers should disclose scheme “risk-o-meters” in all disclosures including promotional material from 1 October.

    Structural Regulation

    FSC Korea to Raise Penalty for Violations of Five Percent Rule

    By Editors | 05/09/2021

    The maximum fine is being raised from 1/100,000 of market cap to 1/10,000 of market cap, among other changes to the corporate disclosure rules.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    BNM to Raise Standards for Bank Sales of Insurance, Takaful Products

    By Editors | 05/09/2021

    New draft rules are aimed at strengthening safeguards to ensure the delivery of better outcomes for consumers of insurance/takaful products.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Issues Guidelines on Accredited Investors Framework

    By Editors | 05/09/2021

    New circular covers eligibility criteria, validation for accreditation, the procedure to avail benefits linked to accreditation, and flexibility for investors to withdraw consent.

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