Trading & Investment

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    Structural Regulation

    BSP Authorises Maybank to Launch Islamic Banking Operations

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2024

    Maybank is just the second bank authorised to launch Islamic banking operations in the Philippines, after CARD Bank was authorised in June 2023.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Japan FSA Calls for Lower Taxes on Crypto for Individuals

    By Thisanka Siripala | 05/09/2024

    The FSA says gains from trading and investing in crypto should be taxed at a 20% flat rate, the same as traditional financial assets.

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    Structural Regulation

    India IFSCA Issues New Listing Regulations for GIFT City

    By Ajoy K Das | 04/09/2024

    The regulations specify requirements for Indian and foreign companies seeking to list debt and equity securities (including SPACs) in GIFT City.

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    Trading & Investment

    SEBI to Simplify Entry Rules for Government Bond Market

    By Ajoy K Das | 04/09/2024

    SEBI is working on easing its registration requirements for foreign investors that solely invest in Indian government bonds.

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    Trading & Investment

    Japan’s MUFG Bank to Enter Electricity Futures Market

    By Thisanka Siripala | 04/09/2024

    New approvals from TOCOM and JSCC allow MUFG Bank to offer clients trade execution and clearing services in the electricity futures market.

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    Trading & Investment

    Tokyo Bourse Secures New Partners for ‘TSE Asia Startup Hub’

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2024

    Malaysia’s VentureTECH is among the firms participating in the TSE initiative, which seeks to attract IPOs from across the region.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Korean Courts Overturn Two FSC Penalty Decisions

    By Editors | 03/09/2024

    A KRW 669.1 million fine against Shinhan Investment Corp and a KRW 1 billion fine against Kepler Cheuvreux were overturned.

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    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Launches Weekly Options on Hang Seng TECH Index

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2024

    In November, HKEX will also launch weekly options on stocks including HSBC Holdings, Alibaba, Tencent Holdings and BYD.

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    Trading & Investment

    China Launches Non-deliverable Forwards in Interbank Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2024

    CFETS said the introduction of foreign currency NDFs will help market participants better hedge their forex risks.

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    Market Abuse

    KOFIA Introduces New Warning System for K-OTC Market

    By Editors | 02/09/2024

    The new system will warn investors when K-OTC stocks are exhibiting signs of market manipulation or abnormal price surges.

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