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Structural Regulation
Japan Unveils Decisions on Treatment of Legacy LIBOR Contracts
By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2021
Synthetic JPY LIBOR may be used if the contracting parties agree to do so, as well as in “exceptional cases” where it is difficult to proceed with negotiations.
Structural Regulation
FSB Calls for Urgent Action Complete LIBOR Transition Steps
By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2021
The FSB says transition should be “primarily to overnight RFRs” and that it is closely watching market developments regarding credit-sensitive rates.
Structural Regulation
HKEX Finalises Changes to Listing Regime for Overseas Issuers
By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2021
From 1 January 2022, overseas issuers without WVR structures will have lower minimum market cap requirements to secondary list in Hong Kong.
Trading & Investment
China Banks Directed to Limit Proprietary Trading in Currencies
By Editors | 21/11/2021
The directions are part of efforts to limit speculation on the yuan to prevent further strengthening of the currency and protect the export sector.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Proposes Market Maker Framework for Corporate Bonds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2021
To act as market makers, stockbrokers and merchant banks would need INR 100 million in additional net worth over-and-above their existing obligations.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Proposes to Tighten Rules on Use of IPO Proceeds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/11/2021
SEBI is considering increasing the lock-in period for anchor investors and limiting share sales by significant shareholders for six months.
Trading & Investment
HK FSDC Proposes Measures to Advance Biotech Hub Ambitions
By Manesh Samtani | 18/11/2021
The FSDC says allowing SPACs to list in Hong Kong will help to bolster the city’s status as a fundraising hub for the healthcare and biotech sectors.
Trading & Investment
CSE Set to Implement New Index Calculation Methodology
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 18/11/2021
The current methodology has resulted in record high index levels from trading activity in stocks with little free float and actual liquidity.
Structural Regulation
BOT Sets Milestones for Reducing THBFIX Exposure in Derivatives
By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 17/11/2021
By mid-2022, the total notional outstanding of THBFIX derivatives maturing after 2025 should be reduced by 50 percent compared to end-June 2021 figures.
Structural Regulation
CBIRC Green-lights Full Foreign Ownership of Allianz Unit
By Editors | 17/11/2021
Allianz China Life Insurance will become the first wholly foreign-owned life insurance company in China developed from a joint venture.
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