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Market Abuse
China Paves Way for Class Actions in Securities Disputes
By Lucy Zhang | 07/08/2020
New regulations issued by China’s Supreme Court provide channels for small and medium investors to pursue joint litigation in securities disputes.
Trading & Investment
TWSE Sets 26 October Launch Date for Odd-Lot Trading
By Editors | 06/08/2020
Currently, odd-lot trading is only permitted in after-hours trading. Starting 26 October, odd-lot orders will be accepted during the regular trading session.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Postpones Penalties Under New Upfront Margin Collection Norms
By Editors | 05/08/2020
SEBI said the penalty provision for short-collection or non-collection of upfront margin in the cash segment will now be implemented from 1 September.
Trading & Investment
SSE, SZSE Issue Rules on the Exchange of Corporate Bonds
By Editors | 05/08/2020
The rules require companies that issue replacement bonds to exchange for maturing debt to make exchange offers to all bondholders on an “equal and voluntary basis”.
Trading & Investment
CSRC, SSE, SZSE Issue New Rules for Index Funds
By Lucy Zhang | 05/08/2020
The guidelines are aimed at further regulating the establishment, operation and governance of index funds and protecting investors.
Trading & Investment
MAS Announces New Initiatives to Support SORA Adoption
By Editors | 05/08/2020
The initiatives aim to catalyse greater activity in SORA markets, safeguard the benchmark’s integrity and enhance market confidence in SORA.
Trading & Investment
APAC Firms Lag in IBOR Transition Preparation – Report
By Manesh Samtani | 05/08/2020
Apart from G-SIBs operation in the region, APAC firms are not prepared for the transition away from IBORs, according to a new report from Sia Partners.
Trading & Investment
Sri Lanka SEC Approves New Rules for REITs
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 05/08/2020
Real estate developers and owners can convert fully completed properties into REITs for listing on the CSE.
Structural Regulation
Japan Amends Rules to Lure Hong Kong Fund Managers
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2020
A Cabinet level amendment will allow overseas investment funds and securities operators to temporarily operate from Japan.
Trading & Investment
SGX to Launch Asia’s First International REIT Futures
By Editors | 05/08/2020
Two new REIT futures contracts will launch on 24 August, both designed in accordance with CFTC guidelines to allow for distribution to US and global institutional investors.
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