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Structural Regulation
CSRC to Explore Creation of Domestic Exchange for Overseas Firms
By Editors | 02/04/2021
Talks for the new exchange are reportedly in early stages. A time frame and location have not yet been decided.
Structural Regulation
SGX Opens Consultation on SPACs Listing Framework
By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2021
At least 90 percent of IPO proceeds will have to be placed in escrow pending a SPAC’s acquisition of a target company.
Structural Regulation
ASX Finalises, Defers Listing Rule Changes to June
By Editors | 01/04/2021
The listing rule changes deal with online forms, notification of security issues and corporate action timetables.
Structural Regulation
ACCC Gives NAB Green Light to Acquire Neobank 86400
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/04/2021
The ACCC’s decision is based on an assessment that the NAB acquisition is “unlikely to substantially lessen competition” in the market.
Structural Regulation
BSP Encourages Greater Development of Islamic Banking
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/04/2021
The BSP is proactively approaching local and foreign lenders to ascertain whether they are interested in establishing Islamic banking units.
Structural Regulation
Singapore Announces End-date for SOR Derivatives
By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2021
Banks are asked to cease issuance of SOR derivatives and SIBOR-linked financial products by end-September 2021.
Structural Regulation
Japan Plans to Retain Yen TIBOR, Discontinue Euroyen TIBOR
By Editors | 31/03/2021
JBA TIBOR Administration plans to consult on its intent to retain yen TIBOR and discontinue euroyen TIBOR at end-2024, as well as the specifics and timing of the reform.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Reassesses Tools for Enforcing Disclosure Rules
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 30/03/2021
ASIC is assessing how changes to continuous disclosure laws will affect the practicality of issuing infringement notices.
Credit Risk
China Proposes Tighter Rules for Credit Rating Agencies
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2021
The proposed rules seek to strengthen supervision of credit rating agencies, improve their independence and quality controls, and ensure more realistic ratings.
Market Data & Technology
DSB Seeks Provider of OTC Derivatives Reference Data for UPI
By Editors | 29/03/2021
Underlier identifiers representing the instrument, index, or reference rate for an OTC derivative are attributes used to define a UPI.
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