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    Structural Regulation

    CSRC Accelerates Work to Update Rules for Overseas Listings

    By Darien Choong | 13/04/2022

    To enable US regulators to participate in domestic on-site inspections, CSRC chairman Yi Huiman said China may need to become a signatory to IOSCO’s EMMoU.

    Trading & Investment

    Indonesia Stock Exchange to Allow Structured Warrant Listings

    By Editors | 13/04/2022

    New regulations allow exchange members to issue structured warrants for listing and trading on the IDX. Structured warrants must have a liquidity provider.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Proposes Regulatory Changes to Make M&A More Efficient

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/04/2022

    The consultation seeks feedback on whether schemes of arrangement which relate to changes in corporate control should be regulated by the Takeovers Panel rather than the Court.

    Trading & Investment

    ASIC Extends Product Intervention Order Targeting CFDs

    By Editors | 12/04/2022

    Since the product intervention order took effect in March 2021, ASIC has observed few losses, margin close-outs, and negative balance occurrences affecting retail client.

    Structural Regulation

    FSA Issues Guidance for Asset Managers Moving to Japan

    By Editors | 12/04/2022

    Regulatory requirements have also been amended to allow foreign securities companies entering the Japanese market to submit their registration applications in English.

    Trading & Investment

    CSRC Takes Steps to Boost Confidence in Capital Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/04/2022

    The CSRC pledged to support companies’ capital raising efforts, encourage asset managers to buy up equities, and encourage listed companies to buy back shares and raise dividends.

    Trading & Investment

    Work Advances to Bring RMB-denominated Stocks to Hong Kong

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/04/2022

    Hong Kong official Christopher Hui said a feasibility study has been completed and the next step is to engage with mainland regulators and relevant organisations.

    Structural Regulation

    HSBC Raises Stake in China Securities Venture to 90pc

    By Editors | 10/04/2022

    HSBC Qianhai Securities was set up in 2017 and primarily engages in securities underwriting, brokerage and investment advisory services

    Structural Regulation

    ASX Proposes to Enhance Rules for SPPs, Material Placements

    By Editors | 09/04/2022

    ASX is seeking views on two alternative bases proposed for conducting a scale-back on security purchase plans, and proposes new disclosure requirements for material placements.

    Payments & Settlements

    SEBI Raises Limit for Equity Investments via UPI Mechanism

    By Editors | 07/04/2022

    The limit for individual investors applying in public issues of equity shares and convertibles using the UPI mechanism is being increased.

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