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    Structural Regulation

    India Permits Direct Listings at GIFT City Exchanges

    By Ajoy K Das | 25/01/2024

    Indian companies will be able to list on India INX and NSE International Exchange, according to a notification from the government.

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    Trading & Investment

    $3.6b of Investments in AIFs Circumvent Regulations: SEBI

    By Ajoy K Das | 25/01/2024

    The regulator has issued a consultation paper on proposals to enhance trust in AIFs and facilitate ease of doing business.

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    Trading & Investment

    HKMA, PBOC Unveil Policy Measures to Deepen Financial Cooperation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/01/2024

    Securities firms are allowed to sell financial products directly via Wealth Connect and the individual investor quota has been tripled.

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    Market Abuse

    FSC Korea Unveils Plan to Enhance Convertible Bond Market

    By Mark Johnston | 24/01/2024

    The plan includes measures to strengthen investigation and enforcement of unfair trading activities involving convertible bonds.

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    Trading & Investment

    China Announces RRR Cut, Other Measures to Boost Stock Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2024

    Besides the 50bp RRR cut for banks, regulators pledged to bolster investment returns and incentivise SOEs to improve share price performance.

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    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia Agree to Deepen Financial Market Connectivity

    By Editors | 24/01/2024

    The MoU covers collaboration to support capital market connectivity, conduct joint research, and enhance cross-border investments, among other areas.

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    Trading & Investment

    Philippine SEC Propose to Lower Stockbroker Commission Rates

    By Editors | 24/01/2024

    The minimum PHP 20 currently charged by stock brokers per transaction was set 50 years ago in 1973.

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    Trading & Investment

    Bursa Malaysia Announces Launch of New SME Fundraising Platform

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/01/2024

    The platform will connect SMEs with capital providers such as private equity firms, venture capitalists or other financial institutions.

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    Trading & Investment

    Korea to Improve Interest Rate Fairness in Securities Industry

    By Mark Johnston | 24/01/2024

    The new interest rate calculation system will enhance transparency, fairness and convenience for investors, the FSS said.

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    Trading & Investment

    China Planning Package of Measures to Stabilise Stock Market – Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2024

    Policymakers have earmarked at least CNY 300 billion of local funds and CNY 2 trillion of offshore funds to use to buy shares.

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