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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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