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    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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