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    Structural Regulation

    ASX Consults on Listing Rule Changes Ahead of March Implementation

    By Editors | 03/12/2020

    ASX is consulting on amendments to the listing rules to facilitate the introduction of its next batch of online forms in March 2021, among other proposals.

    Structural Regulation

    RBI Chief Calls for Smooth Transition from LIBOR

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/12/2020

    Achieving a smooth transition from LIBOR will require “significant efforts” from all stakeholders, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US to Designate Four Companies as Linked to Chinese Military

    By Editors | 02/12/2020

    The companies that will reportedly be added to the list of companies linked to the Chinese military include chipmaker SMIC and oil giant CNOOC.

    Structural Regulation

    Some USD LIBOR Settings May Continue Past End-2021

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2020

    ICE Benchmark Administration intends to continue publishing some tenors of USD LIBOR until end-June 2023, which could allow time for most legacy contracts to mature.

    Payments & Settlements

    APRA Grants TransferWise Licence to Directly Access NPP

    By Editors | 30/11/2020

    Access to Australia’s real-time payments system will enable TransferWise to reduce foreign exchange fees and wholesale banking costs.

    Trading & Investment

    China to Grant Domestic Investors Greater Access to Foreign Markets

    By Editors | 30/11/2020

    The QDLP and QDIE programmes – piloted in Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen – will be expanded “in the near future”, according to China’s foreign exchange regulator

    Structural Regulation

    Lack of Electronic Solutions Hindering Capital Market Access: ASIFMA

    By Editors | 30/11/2020

    The report calls on government and regulators to facilitate greater use of e-signatures, virtual meetings, and other electronic solutions in Hong Kong and Singapore capital markets.

    Structural Regulation

    IASB Consults on Accounting Standard for Intra-group M&A

    By Editors | 30/11/2020

    IFRS 3 Business Combinations does not specify how to report transactions involving transfers of businesses between companies within the same group, leading to diversity in practice.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Issues Guidance on Managing LIBOR-related Conduct Risk

    By Editors | 30/11/2020

    The new guidance is aimed at assisting entities in establishing necessary arrangements to mitigate conduct risk associated with the discontinuation of LIBOR.

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    HKEX Proposes to Raise Profit Requirement for New IPOs

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/11/2020

    One option HKEX proposes is to raise the profit requirement for companies seeking to list in Hong Kong threefold, reflecting the growth of the Hang Seng Index since 1994.

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