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    Structural Regulation

    CSRC Drafts New Rules for Domestic Firms Seeking Overseas IPOs

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/12/2021

    Companies seeking overseas listings, including those with VIE structures, will have to first register with the CSRC. International banks underwriting such listings must also register.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSC Korea Sets Out Work Programme for 2022

    By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2021

    The work plan focuses on measures to maintain financial stability, reduce debt risks, promote financial innovation, and enhance the FSC’s rules on network security.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesian Bourse Relaxes Listing Rules to Draw in Tech IPOs

    By Editors | 28/12/2021

    The relaxed rules allow firms to fulfil other qualifications in lieu of the existing net tangible assets requirements for listing.

    Structural Regulation

    The Rise of the SPAC Wave on Singapore’s Shores

    By Johnny Lim | 28/12/2021

    Johnny Lim and Michael Kwan consider SPAC developments around the world and set out considerations for those searching for the preferred listing destination.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesian Regulators Publish LIBOR Transition Guide

    By Editors | 28/12/2021

    The guide recommends five steps for market participants with LIBOR exposures, to help them respond to and prepare for the transition.

    Structural Regulation

    Australian Treasury to Review Effectiveness of ABSF Facility

    By Editors | 28/12/2021

    The Australian Business Securitisation Fund facility is designed to unlock a competitive funding source for smaller lenders to on‑lend to SMEs.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong, Mainland Exchanges to Include ETFs in Stock Connect

    By Editors | 28/12/2021

    Eligible ETFs will be included in Stock Connect. Business and technical preparations are expected to take about six months to complete.

    Trading & Investment

    US Bourses Explore IPOs from SE Asia Amid Chinese Withdrawal

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/12/2021

    Continued regulatory scrutiny from Chinese and US regulators has reportedly compelled US exchanges to explore IPO hopefuls from India, Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia.

    Structural Regulation

    Regulatory Limits on Fees Will Not Apply to Accredited Investors: SEBI

    By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2021

    SEBI has clarified that the fees charged to accredited investors will not be subject to caps specified in existing guidelines for investment advisors and portfolio managers.

    Trading & Investment

    Taxing Securities Trades Will Reduce Competitiveness, says SET President

    By Editors | 23/12/2021

    SET president Pakorn Peetathawatchai Pakorn was responding to reports that the government is planning a 0.1 percent tax on securities trades.

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