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Structural Regulation
FCA Extends Deadline for Lenders to Stop Issuing New LIBOR Loans
By Editors | 30/04/2020
The deadline extension for lenders is a response to Covid-19, as the FCA seeks to avoid disrupting the flow of loans to help companies stay afloat during the pandemic.
Structural Regulation
India Brings to Life Unified Regulator for IFSCs
By Editors | 29/04/2020
The new authority can now appoint members and employees, set up funds and apply tax exemptions, but other regulatory and supervisory powers have not yet taken effect.
Trading & Investment
Malaysia SC Eases Rules for Issuing Convertible Notes to VC, PE Firms
By Editors | 28/04/2020
The flexibilities are aimed at easing the fundraising process for MSMEs as well as small and mid-cap companies, making it more cost-effective and reducing time to market.
Structural Regulation
SFC, Competition Commission Agree to Cooperate, Share Information
By Editors | 28/04/2020
The SFC and the Competition Commission can consult each other on issues with significant implications for the other and share information where appropriate.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
CSRC Vows Cross-border Cooperation in Luckin Fraud Case
By Editors | 28/04/2020
The CSRC has been communicating with US regulators, looking to deepen cross-border cooperation to combat misconduct and fraud and to protect investors.
Structural Regulation
Shenzhen’s ChiNext Moves Closer to Market-based IPO System
By Editors | 28/04/2020
The new registration-based IPO system will simplify the months or years companies typically have to wait before listing their shares.
Trading & Investment
Malaysia Extends Short Selling Ban by Two Months
By Editors | 28/04/2020
The short-selling suspension will now last until 30 June 2020, to ensure to manage risks and mitigate any excessive speculative activities.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Defers Margin Framework, Halves Broker Turnover Fees
By Editors | 28/04/2020
In addition, the filing fees on offer documents for public issues, rights issue and share buybacks have been reduced by 50 percent.
Structural Regulation
ACCC Finds Transparency, Competition Issues in Mortgage Market
By Editors | 27/04/2020
The time taken to pass on announced interest rate reductions to customers varied across the big four banks, with revenue being a key motivator. CBA consistently had the longest lag period.
Emerging Prudential Risks
S. Korea Finalises Risk Management Rules for Private Equity Funds
By Editors | 27/04/2020
Private equity funds will have to undergo regular audits, adopt new valuation guidelines, conduct regular liquidity stress tests, and cap leverage at 400% of assets, among other measures.
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