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    Philippine SEC Eases IPO Rules for Energy Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/02/2024

    The SEC has simplified registration procedures for energy firms to offer and sell shares to the public.

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    Trading & Investment

    HKEX to Launch Self-Match Prevention Service Within Q1

    By Editors | 27/02/2024

    Testing of the service for the securities market is complete. Firms are encouraged to join a practice session on 9 March to ensure readiness for the launch.

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    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Proposes to Relax Requirements for Mutual Funds

    By Ajoy K Das | 27/02/2024

    Separate dedicated fund managers would no longer need to be appointed for commodity and overseas investments.

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    Trading & Investment

    Malaysia Commits to Cutting IPO Approval Time to Three Months

    By Editors | 27/02/2024

    IPO applications submitted from 1 March 2024 will take just 3 months for approval, down from the current 4-12 months typically required.

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    Trading & Investment

    Wealth Connect Enhancements to Drive Investment: HSBC

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2024

    Around a quarter of WMC investors intend to invest CNY 1 million or more via the Scheme in the next 12 months.

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    Trading & Investment

    EU Council Adopts New AIFMD, UCITS Rules

    By Editors | 27/02/2024

    The new rules enhance the integration of asset management markets in Europe, the European Council said.

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    Trading & Investment

    Korea Unveils Initial Details of ‘Corporate Value-up Programme’

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2024

    The programme is designed to encourage listed companies to engage in voluntary efforts to improve governance, boost corporate value and enhance shareholder returns.

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    Trading & Investment

    HKMA Issues Updated Guidance on Suitability Assessments

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/02/2024

    The guidance focuses on the portfolio-based approach to suitability assessment, which HKMA says improves efficiency in the selling process.

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    Trading & Investment

    Holiday Trading to Include Currency Derivatives from 29 March, HKEX Confirms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/02/2024

    HKFE has obtained regulatory approval to include currency futures and options in derivatives holiday trading from 29 March.

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    Trading & Investment

    Philippines Explores Public Listing Options for Two Major State Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2024

    The DOF is looking to facilitate stock market listings by LandBank and DBP, among other initiatives to further develop the capital market.

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