All posts tagged "Investor Protection"
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202FeatureS. Korea to Implement Asia Region Funds Passport on 27 May
To register passport funds that can be offered in overseas markets, fund managers in Korea must have at least $500mn under management and meet a $1mn minimum capital requirement.
January 22, 2020 -
118Asia-PacificSET Unveils Three Pillar Growth Strategy for 2020
The SET will look to set up trading links with Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam this year, expecting much of its growth to be driven by offshore-related investment products and IPOs.
January 21, 2020 -
333EnforcementSGX RegCo Adopts Risk-Based Approach to Quarterly Reporting
A new risk-based approach to quarterly reporting and stronger continuous disclosure requirements will apply from 7 February. The new whistleblowing office has also been established.
January 10, 2020 -
208IndiaIndian Exchanges Issue New Framework for Listing Commercial Paper
The listing framework for commercial papers will lead to more transparency, a better disclosure regime and greater investor protection.
November 28, 2019 -
512ChinaChina Further Eases Restrictions on Foreign Investment
China will not force foreign investors and companies to transfer their technology to their local partners, according to Vice Minister of Commerce Wang Shouwen.
October 31, 2019 -
618EnforcementFSC Korea to Boost Supervisory Capacity to Prevent Mis-selling
The FSC will reportedly increase the number of banking, financial investment and asset management experts it has on staff for inspections of banks, security firms and insurers.
October 21, 2019 -
859AML / KYCG20 Finance Leaders Agree to Regulate Stablecoins
Amid warnings from the FSB and FATF, the G20 finance leaders have agreed that no stablecoin project should commence operation until their risks are evaluated and appropriately addressed.
October 21, 2019 -
626EnforcementRedemptions Halted at Korean Hedge Fund Amid Probe
An FSS probe into alleged unfair trading has triggered investor redemptions which Lime Asset Management has not been able to meet.
October 11, 2019 -
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Korea FSC Offers New Channels for Venture Capital Investment
Securities, asset management and venture capital firms can obtain a license to operate a fund which raises capital from investors to list on the KRX and invests in unlisted companies.
October 1, 2019 -
737FeatureHKMA Updates Rules on Sales of Banking Products
Banks may not sell investment, insurance and MPF products in areas that are used for deposit-taking activities, and the face-to-face sales process must be audio-recorded.
September 27, 2019
