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    Trading & Investment

    China Mulls Tax Exemption for Stock Connect Investors

    By Editors | 14/05/2024

    The proposal to scrap the dividend tax for mainland Stock Connect investors was submitted in March by the SFC’s Tim Liu.

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    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes Reduced Regulatory Burden on REITs, InvITs

    By Ajoy K Das | 13/05/2024

    SEBI also proposes to speed up distributions to unitholders and enable them to attend and vote at meetings remotely.

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    Trading & Investment

    FSS Korea Proposes Measures to Boost Trust in Underwriters

    By Mark Johnston | 13/05/2024

    The measures will strengthen due diligence, disclosure and IPO pricing standards; KRX facing criticism over delayed IPO approvals.

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    Structural Regulation

    SEBI to Ease Disclosure Rules for Non-convertible Securities

    By Ajoy K Das | 13/05/2024

    SEBI proposed to remove requirements to disclose the PAN and personal addresses of promoters.

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    Trading & Investment

    RBI Relaxes Margin Requirements for Derivatives

    By Ajoy K Das | 13/05/2024

    Regulatory amendments are intended to make it easier for foreign investors to invest in derivatives.

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    Alternative Markets

    FSC Korea Unveils Operation Plan for New ATS Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2024

    The FSC will apply the best execution obligation to securities firms when Nextrade launches its new ATS platform in March 2025.

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    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia Working on More ETF Listings

    By Editors | 12/05/2024

    An ETF that tracks Hong Kong’s stock indices will list in Riyadh. More Saudi Arabia ETFs may also list in Hong Kong.

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    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Securities Firms Can Expand IPO Loan Business

    By Editors | 10/05/2024

    Securities firms can handle subscription loans for clients who are employees or original shareholders of issuers.

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    Trading & Investment

    Law Firms Rally Asian AT1 Claimants Against Switzerland

    By Mark Johnston | 10/05/2024

    Several law firms including Withers are spearheading efforts to recover funds lost in Credit Suisse AT1 bonds by Asian investors.

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    Structural Regulation

    LegCo Panel Provides Updates on HK Stock Market Reforms

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/05/2024

    The documents outline progress on paperless corporate communications, the USM regime, and extreme weather trading proposals.

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