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ICMA, SIBA to work together

(Singapore - Business Times, March 3, 2009 - Page 9, Singapore News)
THE International Capital Market Association (ICMA) and the Singapore
Investment Banking Association (SIBA) will cooperate on issues concerning
members in financial markets. They will share information on their
respective markets, including on law and regulation; planning, development
and operation of efficient trading practices and mechanisms; clearing and
settlement procedures; and accreditation and training for market
professionals.

ICMA and SIBA sign memorandum of understanding to develop closer
co-operation in international capital markets - March 3, 2009
(London, UK - Singapore) The International Capital Market Association (ICMA)
and the Singapore Investment Banking Association (SIBA) have announced that
they have signed a joint memorandum of understanding (MoU) in order to
develop cooperation between the two associations in addressing the issues
that concern their members in the international financial markets.

For a copy of the press release please click here: siba mou
 

EQUITY DERIVATIVES AND STRUCTURED PRODUCTS

Summary of activities during 2009

DIALOGUE SESSIONS WITH THE MAS
The Committee initiated a dialogue session with the MAS with regard to our interest to provide feedback on regulation of structured notes (involving both debt and equity). Several meetings were held with the MAS to discuss and provide informal feedback to the MAS on structured products and the proposal of the consultation paper.

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DEBT CAPITAL MARKETS

Summary of activities during year to October 2009

DIALOGUE SESSIONS WITH THE MAS

The Debt Capital Markets Committee meets on a regular basis throughout the year to discuss industry issues. At these sessions, MAS representatives are also present as invited attendees. Through this forum, there is dialogue with MAS to provide industry feedback and to discuss and explore areas of market development and promotion.

SIBA requested MAS to consider certain high grade assets as repo facility. This will broaden the repo markets and improves secondary market liquidity for these bonds. In response to industry request, MAS will accept AAA-rated SGD debt securities issued by sovereigns, supranationals and sovereign-backed corporates as collateral in the Standing Facility in addition to SGS.

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CORPORATE FINANCE

Summary of activities during year to October 2009

Luncheon Talk on Foreign Listing by Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia in Singapore – July 2009

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