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    Trading & Investment

    Shenzhen, Guangdong Issue First-ever Offshore Bonds

    By Editors | 14/10/2021

    Shenzhen and Guangdong have become the first local government authorities in China to issue RMB-denominated bonds in offshore markets.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Orders Mutual Funds to Direct More Trades to RFQ Platforms

    By Editors | 13/10/2021

    From 1 December, 25% of mutual funds’ corporate bond trades must be directed through RFQ platforms of stock exchanges.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan FSC to Relax Rules for Securities Investment Trust Funds

    By Darien Choong | 12/10/2021

    Greater flexibility is provided for securities investment trust funds to invest in IPO stocks, CoCo bonds and TLAC bonds.

    Trading & Investment

    ARRC Publishes Spread-Adjusted Fallback Recommendations

    By Editors | 12/10/2021

    The document provides a reference point for market participants to understand the ARRC’s current recommendations in relation to its fallback language.

    Trading & Investment

    HKMA, SFC Outline Expectations on Sale of ILS Products

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/10/2021

    The circular follows the $30mn issuance of Hong Kong’s first catastrophe bond by Greater Bay Re, a state-sponsored special purpose vehicle.

    Trading & Investment

    IBA Publishes ‘Beta’ Rates for SOFR Interest Rate Swaps

    By Editors | 11/10/2021

    The new rates will assist the non-linear market in its transition to SOFR, IBA said. Currently they are being published solely for information and illustration purposes.

    Trading & Investment

    HKFE Obtains CFTC Certification for A-share Futures

    By Editors | 11/10/2021

    The new contract will commence trading next week. The certification means it can be offered and sold to persons in the US.

    Trading & Investment

    SFC, HKMA Release Findings on Investment Product Sales

    By Editors | 08/10/2021

    Firms sold investment products with an aggregate transaction amount of HKD 5.7 trillion during 2020, with the participation of over 700,000 investors.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan: Twelve Fund Managers to Receive Policy Concessions

    By Darien Choong | 08/10/2021

    Under two separate initiatives, eight foreign fund managers and four investment trust companies will receive preferential treatment for one year.

    Trading & Investment

    Bursa Allows Investors to Accept General Offers Electronically

    By Editors | 07/10/2021

    Previously, investors were required to physically submit a transfer form to their brokers and an offer document for acceptance to the share registrar.

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