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    Securities / Derivatives

    ASIFMA: China’s Reforms Target Increased Foreign Participation

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/05/2018

    Beijing-based panellist emphasised the rule of law, clear and transparent regulation and increased competition from foreign intermediaries as key to China’s opening up.

    Market Infrastructure

    ASIFMA: HK Financial Secretary Lauds China as Global Standards Setter

    By JP Reimann | 17/05/2018

    James Lau said China is becoming a pioneer in setting global standards with an “open and supportive regulatory environment”; HK a “premier listing platform” for mainland enterprises.

    Market Infrastructure

    Korea’s Reduction in Foreign Shareholder Capital Gains Tax Threshold Arouses Concern

    By Garima Chitkara | 10/01/2018

    Government to cut threshold from 25% to 5%, ASIFMA says reduction will challenge securities firms, produce no tax revenue.

    AML / KYC

    What You Need to Know About MiFID II Product Governance Requirements

    By Samuel Riding | 07/12/2017

    With less than a month to go before the MiFID II comes into effect, Vijay Chander, executive director for Fixed […]

    Fintech / Regtech

    More Fintech Regulatory Coordination Needed – ASIFMA

    By Editors | 12/06/2017

    MAS (the Monetary Authority of Singapore) inked an agreement with ASBA (the Association of Supervisors of Banks of the Americas) […]

    E-trading Restrictions to Hit Stock Connect

    By Samuel Riding | 16/11/2015

    International investors write to CSRC warning clampdown could sabotage major investment channels.

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