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In this round-up, China’s central bank will cut the reserve requirement ratio for banks by 50bp, Beijing further tightens its grip on overseas IPOs of technology companies, and the top antitrust watchdog blocks Tencent Holdings’ plan to merge two of the country’s largest videogame streamers. -
Tough legacy mortgage securitizations are resisting the switch away from Libor, as the Financial Conduct Authority calls on issuers to contact investors before the six month deadline hits. A group of mortgage securitizations issued by defaulted Lehman Brothers pre-2008 are seen as particularly high risk.
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Consultancy firm Oliver Wyman said in a report this week that European banks will face a delayed credit impact from the coronavirus pandemic if they fail to unwind emergency government support measures properly.
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The Financial Conduct Authority warned on Monday against using benchmarks other than risk-free rates in the transition from Libor. It has asked any company under its remit to tell its FCA supervisor if it plans to use alternatives known as credit-sensitive rates.
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Hong Kong’s stock exchange is planning to launch a new platform to cut the IPO settlement process, often criticised for being longer than on other global bourses.
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China’s cybersecurity task force has ordered online platforms Full Truck Alliance (FTA) and Kanzhun, both recently listed in New York, to stop signing up new users. The move came immediately after the regulator ordered ride-hailing service Didi to be removed from mobile app stores.
