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Securities / Derivatives
SGX, Nasdaq Agree to Streamline Dual Listing Process
By Editors | 21/07/2020
Under the agreement, information previously filed with the US SEC or Nasdaq can be used to fulfil documentary requirements for a dual listing in Singapore.
Market Infrastructure
Bloomberg Begins Publishing IBOR Fallback Rates for Derivatives
By Editors | 21/07/2020
The calculations being published include the adjusted RFRs, the spread adjustment and the ‘all in’ IBOR fallback rates for certain key IBORs across various tenors.
Securities / Derivatives
CFTC Grants Certification to 23 HKFE Index Futures Contracts
By Editors | 20/07/2020
The 23 contracts can be offered and sold to US persons, and are among the new products being introduced as part of a ten-year licensing agreement with MSCI.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand SEC Approves Rules on High-yield Bond Funds
By Editors | 15/07/2020
High-yield bond funds can be set up as non-redeemable closed-end mutual funds or investment trusts, with a maturity period of at least two years.
AML / KYC
Trump Executive Order Opens China to Sanctions Over Hong Kong
By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2020
Trump has signed an executive order threatening sanctions against Chinese officials and the banks they deal with over the national security law imposed in Hong Kong.
AML / KYC
Sustainable Supply Chains and the Role Banks Play
By Editors | 14/07/2020
Incoming rules from the EU, UK, Singapore and Hong Kong highlight the need for banks to gain a better understanding of the third party and supply chain risks their customers face.
Market Infrastructure
Thailand Proposes Rule Changes to Enable Hong Kong MRF
By Editors | 13/07/2020
The mutual recognition of funds scheme will help promote the competitiveness of Thai fund managers and increase investment options for investors in both markets.
AML / KYC
China Imposes Retaliatory Sanctions Against US Officials
By Editors | 13/07/2020
The US President said that a phase two trade deal with China isn’t under consideration, though China has continued to meet its commitments under the phase one deal signed in January.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippines Proposes Regulatory Framework for Corporate Debt Funds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/07/2020
The new closed-end investment vehicle will enable investment in debt paper issued by large and medium-sized corporations, to help avert credit and liquidity crises.
AML / KYC
US Sanctions Chinese Officials Over Uyghur Human Rights
By Editors | 12/07/2020
US persons and financial institutions are prohibited from conducting financial transactions with any of the four designated individuals.
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