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    Structural Regulation

    ASIFMA Handbook Lays Out Reform Steps for China Securitisation Market

    By Garima Chitkara | 03/10/2018

    Industry body calls for streamlined securitisation framework, permanence of tax exemptions, and relaxation of rules for foreign investment into China’s ABS market.

    Structural Regulation

    Singapore Passes Bill Enabling New VCC Fund Structure

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2018

    The Variable Capital Company structure is aimed at boosting Singapore’s status as an full-service international fund management centre.

    Trading & Investment

    BSE India Commences Commodity Derivatives Trading

    By Editors | 02/10/2018

    The BSE has become the first stock exchange in India to offer commodity trading as it launches futures contracts in gold and silver.

    Structural Regulation

    HK Bourse Proposes to Suspend Firms with Disclaimer, Adverse Audit Opinions

    By Editors | 02/10/2018

    A trading suspension would be imposed if a listed company’s auditor has issued a disclaimer or adverse opinion on the company’s financial statements.

    Trading & Investment

    China Seeks to Boost Interbank Bond Issuances by Foreign Institutions

    By Editors | 27/09/2018

    PBOC and MOF have issued guidelines clarifying the requirements for foreign governments and institutions issuing interbank bonds in China.

    Trading & Investment

    FTSE Russell Index to Include China, MSCI Considers Increased Weighting

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/09/2018

    FTSE Russell to include China A-shares in global and emerging market benchmarks in three tranches; MSCI consults on increasing China weighting over two years.

    Trading & Investment

    China Allows Direct Stock Investment with WMP Funds

    By Garima Chitkara | 24/09/2018

    The move is aimed at increasing investment into Chinese equities even as regulators take steps to reduce the risk posed by such products to bank balance sheets.

    Structural Regulation

    S. Korea Eyes Two More Internet-Only Banks in 2019

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/09/2018

    The FSC said it plans to approve two more Internet-only banks next year, a day after a bill passes allowing non-financial firms to boost their ownership stakes in such banks.

    Trading & Investment

    SGX Proposes New “Trade at Close” Session for Securities Market

    By Editors | 24/09/2018

    New five-minute trading session will allow participants to execute fixed-price orders at the closing auction price; consultation open until 11 October.

    Trading & Investment

    India’s NSE Signs MoU with London Stock Exchange

    By Editors | 23/09/2018

    The agreement seeks to create a dual listing mechanism for masala and foreign-currency bonds issued by Indian companies.

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