Hong Kong Exchanges Issues Guidance on Reverse Takeover and Acquisitions

03/06/2014

The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEx), through its subsidiary the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, has published a guidance letter on the application of the reverse takeover norms in its listing rules.

Hong Kong Regulator Launches Online Platform for Merger and Takeover Disclosures

03/06/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission has launched a new online platform to streamline the submission process for disclosures of dealings under takeovers and mergers code.

Securities / Derivatives

ASEAN Exchanges Launches Three New Tradable ASEAN Indices

30/05/2014

ASEAN Exchanges has launched an expanded FTSE ASEAN Index Series including a comprehensive suite of indices broadly covering the growing ASEAN equity market.

Singapore-listed Companies to Apply IFRS in 2018

30/05/2014

Singapore-incorporated companies listed on Singapore Exchange (SGX) will apply a new financial reporting framework identical to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in 2018, according to the Singapore Accounting Standards Council.

Investment Data Management – Out of the Regulatory Shadow and Into the Business Spotlight

30/05/2014

Investment data is the basis for every investment decision, financial transaction and client communication – understand, harness and unleash it.

Sanctions

Navigating the Complex World of Myanmar

30/05/2014

“Moving forward in unity to a peaceful and prosperous community,” the Myanmar slogan echoed as it chaired the 2014 ASEAN […]

Australian Regulator to Facilitate Securities Offer by Foreign Firms

30/05/2014

The Australian regulator released a consultation paper proposing class order relief and guidance for foreign companies offering CHESS Depositary Interests over their shares to investors in Australia.

IOSCO Seeks Stakeholder View on Five-Year Plan

30/05/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commission is developing a five-year strategic plan ending 2020 and seeks stakeholders’ views on shaping the future objectives and strategies of the commission.

S. Korea Regulator Charges US Traders over Illegal Algorithmic Trading

30/05/2014

The South Korean financial regulator has filed criminal charges against a U.S.-based trading company and four of its dealers for making illegal gains through price rigging.