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Trading & Investment
UK Court Allows Legal Actions Against LME to Proceed
By Editors | 12/10/2022
The LME says the decision to allow the Elliott and Jane Street cases to proceed is “entirely procedural” and “in no way a ruling on the merits” of the claims.
Structural Regulation
India Invites Bidders to Acquire Government Stake in IDBI Bank
By Editors | 12/10/2022
India announced plans to privatise most state-run companies in 2020. A 60.72 percent stake in IDBI Bank is up for grabs.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Defends City’s Hub Status
By Editors | 12/10/2022
Paul Chan outlines the competitive advantages Hong Kong enjoys, offering financial market statistics on how the city compares to Singapore.
Trading & Investment
Bangladesh Starts Trading Government Securities on Exchanges
By Editors | 11/10/2022
Allowing government securities to trade on the stock market is expected to enhance the demand for fixed income instruments.
Sustainable Finance
CSX Set to List Cambodia’s First Green Bond
By Editors | 11/10/2022
The issuance will still need approval from the securities regulator, but it will be the first green bond to list on the Cambodia Securities Exchange.
Trading & Investment
BSE India Receives Approval to Set Up Social Stock Exchange
By Editors | 10/10/2022
The social stock exchange will allow direct listings from non-profit organisations and for-profit social enterprises.
Trading & Investment
HKIFA Calls for Review of MPF Investment Framework
By Editors | 10/10/2022
The HKIFA is calling for relaxations to allow MPF funds to invest in a wider range of asset classes, and to provide investment flexibility to those already in retirement.
Trading & Investment
Korea May Start Naming Foreign Firms Engaged in Illegal Short-Selling
By Editors | 09/10/2022
Local securities firms are required to notify investors if they are fined for violating short selling-related rules, but this is not the case for foreign investors.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Malaysia Budget 2023 to Tackle Scams, Promote Capital Market
By Editors | 09/10/2022
Budget 2023 includes measures to strengthen the capital market, protect against scams and cyber threats, and drive the ESG and climate change agenda.
Cryptocurrency
Interest Rate Caps Do Not Apply to Bitcoin Loans, Korean Court Rules
By Editors | 09/10/2022
The case involves a loan worth 30 bitcoins with an annual interest rate of 60 percent. Korean law caps interest rates on loans at 24 percent.
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