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    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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