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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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