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Market Infrastructure
China Issues Draft Rules Easing Foreign Access to Bond Market
By Editors | 04/09/2020
The rules simplify application procedures for foreign bond investors, unify rules governing various investment channels, and optimise remittance and foreign exchange operations.
Uncategorised
New US Exchange MEMX Postpones Launch for Additional Testing
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2020
Wall Street-backed MEMX will begin trading in six symbols on 21 September before trading all National Market System stocks on 29 September.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Grants Citigroup Fund Custody Licence in China
By Editors | 02/09/2020
Standard Chartered is the only other foreign bank to have obtained a fund custody licence in China. Citi becomes the first US bank to do so.
Securities / Derivatives
DBS Approved to Establish Securities Joint Venture in China
By Editors | 02/09/2020
DBS has become the eighth foreign financial institution to win approval to take majority ownership of a securities venture in China.
Securities / Derivatives
SEHK to Codify General Waivers to Streamline Listing Process
By Editors | 02/09/2020
Hong Kong’s stock exchange will codify a number of general waivers and principles relating to IPOs and issuers, effective from 1 October 2020.
ESG / Sustainability
Thailand SEC, UK Govt to Collaborate in Financial Sector
By Editors | 02/09/2020
The initial focus areas of the partnership will include green bonds, the fintech ecosystem, e-KYC and cybersecurity, the SEC and UK government said.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC to Enhance OFC Regime to Level Playing Field
By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2020
The SFC will remove investment restrictions, expand custodian eligibility requirements, and introduce a statutory re-domiciliation mechanism.
Market Infrastructure
Why APAC Should Care About the EU’s AIFMD Review
By Tony Freeman | 02/09/2020
Though prompted by Brexit, the proposed review of the AIFMD legislation will also have implications for buy-side firms operating in Asia, says industry veteran Tony Freeman.
Securities / Derivatives
India: New Cash Segment Margin Rules Take Effect
By Editors | 01/09/2020
India’s brokers association had asked for additional time for firms to implement system changes and address operational challenges. SEBI refused the request.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SGX to Launch Crypto Indices as Part of iEdge Index Suite
By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2020
The first batch of new crypto indices will track Bitcoin and Ethereum, and are expected to drive exposures to digital assets in Asia.
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