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    Trading & Investment

    China Grants More Foreign Banks Lead Underwriter Licence

    By Editors | 19/01/2024

    Credit Agricole, HSBC and StanChart can be lead underwriters of yuan debt issues by domestic and foreign borrowers.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Spot Bitcoin ETFs Not Suitable for Singapore Retail Investors: MAS

    By Editors | 19/01/2024

    Those who choose to trade spot Bitcoin ETFs in overseas markets must exercise extreme caution, MAS said.

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    Market Abuse

    Korea FSS Says Naked Short Selling Has ‘Significant Impact’

    By Mark Johnston | 18/01/2024

    Illegal short selling has a “significant impact” on certain stocks, the FSS said in response to concerns that its short-selling ban may not have been justified.

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    Structural Regulation

    China Reverses Course on Allowing Net Sellers of Equity – Report

    By Editors | 18/01/2024

    Regulators have reimposed restrictions on securities firms, asking them to avoid being net sellers of equities on certain days.

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    Trading & Investment

    Korea to Make Capital Market More “Friendly” to Investors

    By Editors | 17/01/2024

    A new programme will be introduced to promote valuations improvements for companies and incentivise better disclosure practices.

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    Trading & Investment

    India’s MCX Launches Country’s First Steel Rebar Futures Contract

    By Ajoy K Das | 17/01/2024

    According the MCX circular, no premium or discount will be allowed based on grade, size or delivery centres.

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    Structural Regulation

    US House Passes Three Finance Bills to Support Taiwan

    By Mark Johnston | 16/01/2024

    The bills aim to boost Taiwan’s role in the IMF, exclude China from key banking organisations, and push for more […]

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    Trading & Investment

    Malaysia to Exempt Unit Trusts from CGT, FSI Tax

    By Editors | 16/01/2024

    The exemption on CGT is effective until 31 Dec 2028. The exemption on FSI is effective until 31 Dec 2026.

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    Trading & Investment

    Bursa Malaysia Launches Transition to “Multi-asset Exchange”

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2024

    Bursa Malaysia launched a gold trading platform, a new customer portal, and a new platform to connect investors directly with dealer representatives.

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    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Holiday Trading to Include Currency Futures, Options from 29 March

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2024

    HKEX will include currency futures and options in derivatives holiday trading starting from 29 March 2024.

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