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Trading & Investment
The Role of Technology in Managing Fragmentation in Markets
By Jennifer Keser | 19/07/2021
Technology is increasingly serving as a counterbalance to mitigate the impacts of regulatory-driven market fragmentation in APAC, writes Tradeweb’s Jennifer Keser.
Structural Regulation
ACCC Wary of Potential NAB Bid for Citigroup Unit
By Editors | 18/07/2021
NAB is in talks about a possible acquisition of Citigroup’s Australian retail banking business. The ACCC says it is paying close attention.
Trading & Investment
Korean Regulators Ramp Up Scrutiny of IPO Valuations
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 18/07/2021
Listing applicants in Korea have recently had to lower their IPO pricing to address FSS concerns over high valuations.
Trading & Investment
HKMA Publishes Criteria for PE Funds Seeking Tax Concession
By Editors | 18/07/2021
A fund should have operating expenditure incurred in Hong Kong for the provision of investment management services amounting to at least HK$2mn.
Trading & Investment
CFTC Set to Formally Adopt of ‘SOFR First’ Initiative
By Editors | 18/07/2021
SOFR First has four phases, starting with the adoption of SOFR instead of LIBOR as the default rate for USD linear swaps from 26 July 2021.
Trading & Investment
ESMA Outlines Disclosure Expectations for SPACs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/07/2021
The guidance is aimed at enhancing the comprehensibility and comparability of SPAC prospectuses and ensuring investors are adequately protected.
Market Abuse
NAFMII Reprimands Bond Market Makers Over Round-trip Trades
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2021
NAFMII has given a notice of criticism to China Minsheng Bank and summoned Guosen Securities and Guangdong Nanyue Bank for regulatory talks.
Trading & Investment
Axis Bank Announces First Derivative Transaction Linked to SOFR
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/07/2021
SOFR is expected to be the most widely accepted benchmark rate used to replace LIBOR and MIFOR in India.
Trading & Investment
ISDA Publishes First Digital Definitional Book for Interest Rate Derivatives
By Editors | 16/07/2021
The digital format will create efficiencies in how firms use and interact with the definitions, reducing complexity and the potential for error, ISDA says.
Trading & Investment
Bursa Allows Investors to Subscribe for Rights Issues Electronically
By Editors | 16/07/2021
A new eRights service has been introduced on the Bursa Anywhere mobile app, allowing investors to apply and make payment for rights issues electronically.
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