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    Market Data & Technology

    HoSE Pledges to Launch New Trading System by Year-end

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2021

    HoSE will use all available resources to accelerate implementation and make the new system operational within this year.

    Structural Regulation

    Shanghai Bourse Tightens Scrutiny Over Bond Issuance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2021

    The SSE has launched onsite inspections to bolster the quality of information disclosure and due diligence by underwriters.

    Trading & Investment

    SGX, NZX Sign Partnership on Dairy Derivatives

    By Editors | 10/04/2021

    NZX intends to delist its suite of dairy derivatives contracts from the NZX Derivatives Market and relist equivalent contracts on SGX.

    Market Abuse

    US Court Dismisses Collusion Case Against 10 Global Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/04/2021

    The judge dismissed a case against 10 banks alleging manipulation of the US Treasuries market due to a lack of evidence of a conspiracy.

    Structural Regulation

    KRX Seeks Introduction of Dual-Class Share System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/04/2021

    A dual-class share system would help more unicorns to consider listing in the local market, KRX chairman Sohn Byung-doo says.

    Trading & Investment

    Exchanges Seek Better Calibration of Circuit Breakers: WFE

    By Editors | 08/04/2021

    Eleven exchanges recalibrated their circuit breakers during the pandemic or as a consequence of it, according to a new WFE paper.

    Trading & Investment

    SORA Property Loans Provide Interest Rate Stability: UOB

    By Editors | 07/04/2021

    Borrowers say the certainty, transparency and stability are key factors affecting their willingness to choose SORA-based loan products.

    Structural Regulation

    BlackRock Paves Way for Mutual Fund Business in China

    By Editors | 07/04/2021

    BlackRock has withdrawn its private fund manager registration to pave the way for the launch of its new wholly-owned mutual fund unit in China.

    Market Abuse

    Korea Set to Introduce Tougher Penalties for Illegal Short Selling

    By Editors | 06/04/2021

    Illegal short sellers can face fines of up to 100% of the amount of the short selling order, imprisonment for a year or more, and additional penalties up to five times unfair profits.

    Structural Regulation

    FCA to Consult on Stronger Protections for SPAC Investors

    By Editors | 06/04/2021

    The consultation will consider enhanced disclosure requirements, a minimum market cap and a redemption option for investors.

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