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    Structural Regulation

    BSP Invites Indonesia, Malaysia to Explore Philippine Islamic Finance Sector

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/11/2024

    The BSP has been engaging with FIs in Indonesia and Malaysia about exploring opportunities in the Philippines Islamic finance sector.

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    Market Data & Technology

    UK FCA Introduces New Transparency Rules for Bonds, Derivatives

    By Thisanka Siripala | 07/11/2024

    FCA also consulting on proposals to allow asset managers for pooled investment funds greater flexibility in how they pay for investment research.

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    Trading & Investment

    Mizuho to Launch Saudi-focused ETF for Japanese Investors

    By Thisanka Siripala | 07/11/2024

    Mizuho signed an MoU to collaborate with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund to launch an ETF which will track the FTSE Saudi Arabia Index.

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    Structural Regulation

    CSRC Grants Morgan Stanley Final Approval for Futures Business

    By Editors | 06/11/2024

    Morgan Stanley will become just the second foreign firm after JPMorgan to have a fully-owned futures business in China.

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    Trading & Investment

    Korea Strengthens Requirement to Disclose Short Position Balances

    By Editors | 05/11/2024

    The revision requires investors with a net short position balance of 0.01 percent to disclose balances, compared to 0.5 percent previously.

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    Trading & Investment

    Hang Seng Indexes Company Signs Pact with Saudi Exchange

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/11/2024

    The two sides will cooperate on the exchange of index data, product development, and industry knowledge sharing.

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    Trading & Investment

    HKEX to Digitalise ETP Creation and Redemption Process

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/11/2024

    HKEX will introduce a new web-based platform that will connect ETP participants through the use of distributed ledger technology and smart contracts.

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    Trading & Investment

    Tokyo Stock Exchange Goes Live With Trading System Upgrade

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/11/2024

    The changes allow bulk order cancellation, introduce a closing auction session, and extend the TSE’s trading hours by 30 minutes.

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    Trading & Investment

    SGX Group Wins Exchange of the Year at 2024 Regulation Asia Awards

    By Editors | 04/11/2024

    SGX Group was awarded Exchange of the Year at the 7th Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2024, celebrated in person on 4 November 2024.

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    Trading & Investment

    HKMA Signs MoU With Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund

    By Editors | 04/11/2024

    The HKMA and PIF will create a $1bn investment fund that will invest in GBA companies that localise in Saudi Arabia.

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