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    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong SFC Proposes to Abolish Mixed Media Offers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/08/2024

    The SFC says MMOs have become “obsolete” since the introduction of the paperless listing and subscription regime in 2021.

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    Alternative Markets

    SC Malaysia Launches New Initiative to Boost Agri-Business Financing

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/08/2024

    GROWMatch will tap into equity crowdfunding and P2P financing platforms to support MSMEs in the agri-business sector.

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    Structural Regulation

    Korea to Issue Guidelines to Encourage Greater Use of KOFR

    By Editors | 19/08/2024

    The BOK and FSC plan to introduce KOFR-linked overnight index swaps and ultimately restrict the use of CD rates in IRS transactions.

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    Structural Regulation

    MAS Consults on Changes to Financial Statement Requirements for CIS

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/08/2024

    MAS has proposed allowing authorised schemes to adopt SFRS (I) instead of RAP 7, while retaining certain critical disclosures within the CIS Code.

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    Trading & Investment

    Shenzhen, Dubai Sign MOU on Capital Markets Cooperation

    By Editors | 16/08/2024

    Under the MOU, SZSE and DFM will explore the potential for future dual listings and ETF connectivity between the two markets.

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    Trading & Investment

    FSS Korea Launches Investigation Into Top Four ETF Issuers

    By Editors | 15/08/2024

    The investigation will focus on whether ETFs were supported by group affiliates and whether unfair arrangements were in place with liquidity providers.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Eurex Expands Crypto Derivatives Suite to Include Ethereum

    By Editors | 15/08/2024

    Eurex has launched Ethereum futures and options, adding to its crypto derivatives portfolio which has so far only covered Bitcoin.

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    Trading & Investment

    Foreign Firms in China Struggle to Meet Demand for Overseas Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2024

    The high demand is reportedly causing foreign firms in China to ration their QDII quotas. Meanwhile, the QDLP programme is under fresh scrutiny from regulators.

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    Trading & Investment

    Bank of Laos to Establish Centralised Foreign Exchange Market

    By Editors | 14/08/2024

    The central bank signed an MoU with 15 banks to establish the new platform, which will help the country move away from informal currency exchange channels.

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    Trading & Investment

    Korea on Track to Launch New ‘Value-Up Index’ Next Month

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2024

    New FSC Chairman Kim Byoung-hwan said the new index will launch “without a hitch” in September and related ETFs in Q4 this year.

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