A new working group will recommend new eligibility criteria that could allow private equity funds and other pooled investment vehicles entities to sponsor mutual funds.
April 13, 2022The proposal aims to provide SPAC investors additional disclosures and protections similar to those they would receive in an IPO.
April 1, 2022UK, Swiss and German listed companies can issue CDRs in China if they have a market cap of at least $3.14bn and a listing history of at least three years.
March 29, 2022Mainland investment banks cannot act as SPAC promoters in Hong Kong, but commercial bank-affiliated institutions can.
March 14, 2022Alan Linning and Susanne Harris explain the new requirements and offer guidance on next steps for intermediaries to prepare for compliance by August.
March 2, 2022Regulatory safeguards and educational efforts mounted by SGX should provide "adequate protection for retail investors and enable them to assess the risk-return trade-offs".
February 21, 2022Few insurers in Hong Kong provide liability insurance for directors and officers of SPACs. Those that do charge premiums up to five times higher than for traditional IPOs.
February 17, 2022The new register provides originators and sponsors an enhanced notification system and assists investors in performing due diligence.
February 7, 2022Johnny Lim and Michael Kwan consider SPAC developments around the world and set out considerations for those searching for the preferred listing destination.
December 28, 2021Under the new regulatory framework, the listing process for ACE Market IPOs has been streamlined to enhance fundraising efficiency for Malaysian corporations.
December 21, 2021