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Trading & Investment
JSDA to Form Industry Panel to Review IPO Pricing Mechanism
By Editors | 20/09/2021
Startups say IPO prices are set too low prior to listing and that they have often surged on listing. Brokers say the gaps are caused by volatility.
Trading & Investment
OSE, TOCOM Launch New Derivatives Trading System
By Editors | 20/09/2021
J-GATE 3.0 will help to expand market liquidity and improve reliability and convenience for investors and trading participants.
Trading & Investment
Montréal Exchange Extends Trading Hours to Accommodate APAC
By Editors | 20/09/2021
The Canadian derivatives exchange said it is syncing its trading hours with APAC markets to support growing investor demand.
Trading & Investment
CSE Launches New OTC Platform for Corporate Debt Repo
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 20/09/2021
The new platform will enhance the repo trading mechanism and facilitate a buildup of liquidity in Sri Lanka’s corporate debt market.
Structural Regulation
CSRC Drafts Disclosure Rules for SMEs on New Beijing Exchange
By Editors | 20/09/2021
The proposed rules sets requirements on disclosure content and format to ensure the effectiveness and readability of information disclosures SMEs on the BSE.
Structural Regulation
BSP Instructs Banks to Proactively Transition from LIBOR
By Editors | 20/09/2021
The BSP is not looking to prescribe specific alternative reference rates for use by Philippine banks, saying these choices should be market-driven.
Trading & Investment
HKMA Names Market Makers for Southbound Bond Connect
By Editors | 18/09/2021
The designated market makers were selected based on several criteria, including their Hong Kong bond market activities and their counterparty networks with Mainland FIs.
Trading & Investment
RFR Adoption Reaches New Heights in Key LIBOR Markets
By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2021
RFR adoption jumped in August in Japan and Switzerland. The US and UK are seeing steady progress. ISDA chief Scott O’Malia says there is no room for complacency.
Trading & Investment
Sri Lanka: CSE to Allow Fundraising in Foreign Currencies
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 18/09/2021
Sri Lankan companies will be allowed to raise debt and equity in foreign currency on the Colombo Stock Exchange. A new benchmark index is also being launched.
Structural Regulation
HKEX Issues Consultation on Listing Regime for SPACs
By Manesh Samtani | 17/09/2021
A SPAC has to raise at least HKD 1 billion from its initial offering. Subscription and trading will be restricted to professional investors.
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