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Coverage of regulatory developments, market trends, and operational standards across asset classes, financial products, and trading venues.
Trading & Investment
BSEC Allows Foreign Companies to Sponsor Mutual Funds
By Editors | 06/05/2021
Foreign companies will be allowed to become sponsors of mutual funds, subject to a maximum contribution of 25 percent of the find size.
Market Abuse
ASIC Files Suit Against Westpac for Alleged Insider Trading
By Editors | 05/05/2021
ASIC says Westpac traded interest rate derivatives to pre-position itself while knowing it would be selected to execute a A$12bn interest rate swap hours later.
Structural Regulation
HKEX to Lessen Profit Requirement Hike for Main Board IPOs
By Manesh Samtani | 05/05/2021
The three-year profit requirement will be raised from HK$50mn to HK$80mn, compared to the HK$125mn or HK$150mn options proposed in November.
Structural Regulation
KRX Mulls Additional Measures to Attract Unicorn Listings
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/05/2021
Ahead of the introduction of dual-class shares, KRX will provide guidelines to help founders secure management rights jointly with other large shareholders.
Trading & Investment
China: Policy Banks Pilot Direct Bidding Mechanism for Bond Issuance
By Editors | 04/05/2021
The pilot could mark a significant revamp in how bond issuance is carried out in China, and is seen as another step by the government to attract foreign capital.
Market Abuse
FSC Warns Against Illegal Moves as Korea Resumes Short-Selling
By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2021
Korean regulators have been working to enhance protection measures for retail investors ahead of the partial resumption of short-selling on Monday.
Trading & Investment
PBOC Approves Deutsche Bank as Qualified Primary Dealer
By Editors | 03/05/2021
Deutsche Bank has become the first Eurozone bank to be approved as a qualified primary dealer in China.
Structural Regulation
FCA Proposes Rule Changes to Encourage SPAC Listings
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/05/2021
The FCA proposes to exempt SPACs that identify an acquisition target from being suspended, if they have certain investor protections in place.
Trading & Investment
China Consults on Expanded Scope of Futures Law
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/05/2021
The revised draft expands the scope of the law to also cover “other derivatives”, while also raising penalties for violations.
Sustainable Finance
Australia Seeks Partners to Help Develop Carbon Exchange
By Editors | 02/05/2021
Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator is seeking a partner or partners to facilitate the emergence of an exchange-traded market for carbon offset units.
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