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Coverage of regulatory developments, market trends, and operational standards across asset classes, financial products, and trading venues.
Structural Regulation
China, US Discuss Logistics of Cross-border Audit Inspections
By Editors | 03/05/2022
Regulators are discussing the logistical and operational details for a new mechanism that will enable the PCAOB to visit China for audit inspections.
Trading & Investment
CSRC Launches Campaign to Expand Public Funds Market
By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2022
Banks, insurers, brokers and foreign FIs are urged to establish licensed fund management companies. Fund investment channels will be expanded and operational rules relaxed.
Structural Regulation
ASX to Align Rulebooks for Investment Products
By Editors | 29/04/2022
Having three different rulebooks for investment products opens the door to inconsistent treatment, rule arbitrage, and confusion for issuers and investors.
Trading & Investment
CSRC, SSE Warn Underwriters Against Overpricing IPOs: Report
By Editors | 28/04/2022
The CSRC said underwriters need to improve their IPO pricing skills. The SSE is considering using IPO performance to assess underwriting quality.
Trading & Investment
HKEX to Add Contract Months for HSI, HSCEI Futures
By Editors | 28/04/2022
From 13 June, the additional contract months will provide more hedging flexibility for market participants, HKEX said.
Liquidity Risk
Sri Lanka Expects to Secure IMF Loan Within Two Months
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 28/04/2022
Sri Lanka is trying to restructure its loans from Chinese banks, offering golden visas to foreigners, and relaxing rules on securities margin financing.
Structural Regulation
FSC Korea Approves Rule Changes to Promote KONEX Market
By Editors | 28/04/2022
The changes will allow retail investors to trade the KONEX market more freely and allow listed firms to more easily maintain their listing status.
Trading & Investment
BlackRock Launches First Private Pension Product in China
By Darien Choong | 27/04/2022
The product was launched by a BlackRock-CCB joint venture, the first foreign-controlled institution that was approved to take part in private pension pilot trials.
Trading & Investment
HKIFA Calls for Clear ‘Exit Strategy’ from Covid Restrictions
By Editors | 27/04/2022
The HKIFA says many fund managers have or are planning to relocate, largely to Singapore, due to Hong Kong’s tough Covid-related restrictions.
Trading & Investment
LME to Cease Trading in Gold, Silver Futures in July
By Editors | 27/04/2022
The LME said the decision was made following discussions with market participants and “in light of the low levels of trading activity”.
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