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Coverage of regulatory developments, market trends, and operational standards across asset classes, financial products, and trading venues.
Structural Regulation
RBI Formally Permits India Residents to Invest in GIFT City
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/02/2021
Separately, a new framework has been issued allowing professional services firms including consultancies, fund administrators and trustees to set up in GIFT City.
Structural Regulation
SC, Bursa Malaysia Grant Additional Relief for Listed Issuers
By Editors | 17/02/2021
Listed issuers allowed an automatic 1-month extension to prepare financial statements. Those impacted by Covid-19 are granted more time to regularise operations.
Trading & Investment
RBI Issues Draft Guidelines to Open Up CDS Market
By Manesh Samtani | 16/02/2021
Under the guidelines, retail users will be allowed to buy permitted credit derivatives for hedging purposes, whereas non-retail can do so for any purpose.
KYC & CDD
Bangladesh Launches Online Account Opening for Stock Investors
By Editors | 16/02/2021
The new system will reduce the time it takes for investors to open an account and minimise the number of accounts opened using fake information, BSEC said.
Structural Regulation
KRX to Ease Requirements for Listing on KOSPI
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2021
The new rules are expected to facilitate the realisation of the “Korean version of Tesla”, the US automaker which listed on the Nasdaq in 2010 based on market cap.
Trading & Investment
BSP Lowers Minimum Balance for Investment Management Accounts
By Editors | 11/02/2021
BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno said the revised regulations are aimed at expanding investment opportunities for the public.
Trading & Investment
BOJ Surpasses GPIF as Largest Holder of Japanese Equities
By Editors | 10/02/2021
In March 2020, the BOJ said it aims to buy at least JPY 6 trillion worth of ETFs a year with an upper limit set at JPY 12 trillion.
Trading & Investment
Philippines to Launch Short Selling Upon Resolution of SBL Issues
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 10/02/2021
The Philippines Stock Exchange will launch short selling once issues related to securities borrowing and lending are resolved, president Ramon Monzon.
Structural Regulation
HKEX Appoints JP Morgan’s Nicolas Aguzin as New CEO
By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2021
Aguzin is expected to help HKEX continue to build its competitiveness and support the ongoing growth and development of Hong Kong’s financial markets.
Trading & Investment
RBI Allows Indian Residents to Open GIFT City Accounts
By Editors | 09/02/2021
Funds deposited in GIFT City foreign currency accounts by Indian residents can only be used for investment purposes and not for spending.
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