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    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan FSC Proposes Mandatory E-Filing for Share Buybacks

    By Editors | 04/11/2025

    The draft rules aim to streamline corporate reporting by moving to a fully digital system, with a proposed effective date of May 2026.

    Trading & Investment

    IOSCO Finalises Global Pre-Hedging Guidance for Dealers

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

    IOSCO has published ten recommendations focusing on client benefit, consent, disclosure, and conduct risk management for the practice.

    Trading & Investment

    Korea: Three Consortia Vie for New Fractional Investment Trading Licences

    By Editors | 03/11/2025

    Three groups, including one led by KRX, have applied for licences to operate secondary trading platforms for fractional investments.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    China Expands Pension Wealth Pilot Nationwide, Raises Fundraising Caps

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

    The NFRA has expanded a key retirement product pilot across the country and significantly raised fundraising limits for eligible firms.

    Structural Regulation

    Cboe to Exit Australia in Global Listings Retreat, ASIC Vows Orderly Sale

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2025

    The move is part of a global exit from corporate listings, coming just weeks after Cboe Australia was approved by ASIC to challenge the ASX's monopoly.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Taiwan FSC Approves Digital Shareholder Gift Platform to Boost E-Voting

    By Editors | 03/11/2025

    The new "eGift" service, operated by the TDCC, aims to increase shareholder activism and support corporate ESG policies by incentivising electronic voting.

    Trading & Investment

    Beijing Bourse to Launch ETF, Tightens Listed Company Oversight

    By Editors | 03/11/2025

    The exchange will launch a BSE 50 ETF and has published its first-ever information disclosure ratings for listed companies.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Details Exemption Process for Northbound HFT Reporting

    By Editors | 03/11/2025

    A new mandatory checklist and updated technical specifications have been released for firms seeking exemption from HFT reporting under Stock Connect.

    Trading & Investment

    Vietnam Secures JP Morgan Partnership to Boost Domestic Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

    The partnership will focus on improving Vietnam’s access to international capital markets and enhancing its profile among global investors.

    Trading & Investment

    China Expands Southbound ETF Connect to Include US-Linked Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

    The expansion follows a relaxation of eligibility rules and marks the first time mainland investors can access US equities via the scheme.

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