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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.
Structural Regulation
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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