All posts tagged "Capital Market"
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638FeatureSC, Bursa Malaysia Ease Margin Financing Rules for Brokers
Brokers are no longer required to liquidate client holdings, make margin calls, or impose haircuts on collateral if client equity balances fall below 130%.
March 27, 2020 -
211Malaysia
Malaysia Suspends Short-selling, Grants Relief to Licensed Entities
The short-selling suspension will last until 30 April 2020. Annual licensing fees will be waived. CPE and professional training requirements will be eased.
March 24, 2020 -
441Asia-PacificThailand SEC Sets Out Three Year Strategic Plan for Capital Market
The strategic plan includes greater integration of ESG factors in the market, enhancing SME and startup access to capital, promoting the use of digital and e-KYC technologies, among others.
February 28, 2020 -
741AML / KYCBangladesh Introduces e-KYC for All Financial Services Firms
All financial institutions regulated by Bangladesh Bank are expected to introduce e-KYC in compliance with the new guideline by December 2020.
January 14, 2020 -
584ChinaShanghai Bourse Launches New Market Surveillance System
The new monitoring system will enhance the effectiveness of front-line supervision, ensure fair transactions, and promote the stable and healthy development of the capital market, the SSE says.
January 6, 2020 -
467Securities & TradingTWSE Amends Disclosure Rules to Transition to Bilingual Capital Market
TWSE listed companies with end-2019 paid-in capital over $500mn will be required to publish informational materials in both Chinese and English from 1 July.
January 3, 2020 -
309AML / KYCSEBI Allows Intermediaries, Funds to Use Aadhaar for e-KYC
Intermediaries and mutual fund distributors are not allowed to store investors’ Aadhaar numbers “under any circumstances”.
November 8, 2019 -
368Capital RegulationKorea to Lift Ban on Brokers Lending to Overseas Units
Large brokerage firms will be allowed to extend loans to their overseas operations to better finance their global outreach.
October 21, 2019 -
509Asia-PacificPhilippine SEC Proposes New Rules for REITs
The SEC hopes to develop a viable REIT market to provide funding for infrastructure projects and investment opportunities for local investors.
October 10, 2019 -
286Asia-PacificPhilippine Insurers Permitted to Borrow, Lend Securities
The move is aimed at helping the insurance industry to broaden their investment options, diversify their portfolios, and more actively participate in capital market development.
September 24, 2019
