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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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