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Structural Regulation
SGX RegCo Publishes Best Practices Guide For Singapore Lawyers
By Editors | 29/06/2020
The Guide offers clarity to Singapore lawyers on regulatory submissions on behalf of listed companies, establishing a baseline standard for their conduct.
Structural Regulation
IOSCO Offers Guidance to Promote Deference Between Regulators
By Editors | 28/06/2020
IOSCO offers 11 good practices to help regulators establish and operate efficient deference processes, and mitigate the risk of market fragmentation.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Issues Operational Framework for Trading Distressed Debt
By Editors | 28/06/2020
From 1 July, the new operational framework will lift restrictions that have to date prevented trading in debt securities that have defaulted on redemption.
Trading & Investment
S. Korea to Impose Capital Gains Tax on All Financial Products
By Editors | 28/06/2020
The new framework will see a 20% capital gains tax imposed on retail investor profits over 20mn won, and 25% on profits over 300mn won.
Trading & Investment
Malaysia, Thailand Extend Short Selling Restrictions
By Editors | 28/06/2020
Malaysia will extend its short-selling ban until year-end; Thailand will continue using the uptick rule until end-September; Korea’s short-selling ban is due to expire in mid-September.
Structural Regulation
Covid-19 Delays Launch of Taiwan Digital Banks: FSC
By Editors | 28/06/2020
Despite the delays, operations are still likely to commence by year-end at the three new digital banks – Line Bank, Next Bank, and Rakuten Bank.
Trading & Investment
JSDA Takes Steps to Increase Bond Market Transparency – Report
By Editors | 27/06/2020
New corporate bond offerings often go partially unsold without the knowledge of issuers. JSDA is reportedly considering requiring underwriters to disclose investor information to issuers.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Eases Fundraising Rules for Stressed Listed Companies
By Editors | 27/06/2020
SEBI has relaxed pricing rules for preferential issues to make it easier for listed companies to raise new funds. Similar relaxations for stressed companies were also announced.
Trading & Investment
Cambodia Takes Steps to Develop Commodity Futures Market
By Editors | 27/06/2020
A feasibility study on commodity futures trading is being conducted by the securities regulator and Chinese conglomerate Ruifeng Tianfu Investment.
Clearing & Post-Trade
CPMI-IOSCO Describes Work Needed to Improve CCP Auctions
By Editors | 27/06/2020
CPMI and IOSCO have asked CCPs to address a number of issues related to default management auctions within 24 months.
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