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Structural Regulation
HK to Consult on SPAC Listing Framework in June – Report
By Editors | 29/03/2021
The rules are expected to include conditions for sponsors or SPACs. Acquisition targets will have to meet the existing standards for IPOs.
Capital Adequacy
SEBI Relaxes Valuation Rules For AT1 Bonds
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/03/2021
Under revised regulations, the deemed residual maturity of perpetual or AT1 bonds would remain 10 years until 31 March 2022.
Trading & Investment
US Securities Regulator Opens Inquiry into SPAC Listings
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/03/2021
The SEC has reportedly written to banks seeking information on how underwriters are managing the risks involved.
Structural Regulation
FMSB Issues Draft Standard on ‘Appropriate’ Use of Term SONIA
By Manesh Samtani | 28/03/2021
The main use cases where a robust rationale may be identified for using Term SONIA in lending products include trade finance, working capital, and Islamic finance products.
Trading & Investment
Cboe Global Markets to Acquire Chi-X Asia Pacific
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/03/2021
The acquisition will provide Cboe with a single point of entry into Australia and Japan and bring block trading capabilities to the APAC region.
Structural Regulation
HKMA Releases Banks from 30 June LIBOR Transition Milestone
By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2021
International banks say prematurely restricting the issuance of LIBOR-linked contracts may result in fragmented markets.
Trading & Investment
BOT Issues First Floating Rate Bonds Based on THOR
By Editors | 25/03/2021
Investor interest was stronger than expected, with subscriptions amounting to more than four times the proposed issue size.
Structural Regulation
HK OTC Derivatives Licensing Regime Closer to Implementation
By Scott Carnachan | 25/03/2021
Amendments to Hong Kong’s OTC derivatives licensing regime have been introduced in LegCo. Scott Carnachan at Deacons discusses the changes.
Trading & Investment
CSRC Bans Haitong Securities from Advisory Work for One Year
By Editors | 25/03/2021
The CSRC said Haitong did not effectively control risk in its bond business dealings, which resulted in Yongcheng Coal’s CNY 1 billion default.
Trading & Investment
HKMC Signs Infrastructure Financing MoUs with Five Banks
By Manesh Samtani | 22/03/2021
The partner banks will identify infrastructure-related loan assets for the HKMC’s Infrastructure Financing and Securitisation business.
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