Global Perspectives

The UAE have introduced Multiple Investor Numbers (Multi-NIN) which now enable certain categories of investors to operate more than one investor number. As a result of this, investors are better able to manage their investment portfolios by segregating ownerships between their main NIN and additional NIN with the same or different custodians. Listen to the second edition of our MENATalks podcast as Rocio Echague, Head of Securities Services UAE, HSBC Bank Middle East Limited and Frankie Vaz, Senior Regional Product Manager MENAT, Securities Services, HSBC discuss this new market development.

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The New Omnibus Tax Law will come into effect on 2 August 2021 in Indonesia. Listen to Clarita Felicia Kurnia, Head of Tax, Securities Services Operations and Agusno Irawan, Head of Direct Custody and Clearing Client Services in HSBC Indonesia as they provide an overview on the new law and as well as share their custody related tax experiences in the Indonesia market.


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According to the IMF Regional Economic Outlook report, the outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia will vary significantly across countries, depending on the pandemic’s path, vaccine rollouts, underlying fragilities, exposure to tourism and contact-intensive sectors. Listen to Brian Godins, Regional Head of Asia Pacific & MENAT, Securities Services, HSBC, and Stuart Warner, Head of Banks & Broker Dealers Product Europe, MENAT & the Americas, Securities Services, HSBC, in the second edition of the MENATalks podcast as they discuss the economic outlook and investment landscape of the MENAT region.

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Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) in India has experienced exponential growth in the past few years following initiatives undertaken by the Indian regulators to increase participation in the market. Listen to our experts as they share their insights on this rapidly evolving market.

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After the successful inclusion in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index last November, Kuwait is continuing its ambitious Market Development Program with the implementation of the new “Net Settlement” trade mechanism.


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Despite the myriad challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Kuwait's inclusion in the MSCI Emerging Markets index took place on November 30th, 2020. This report outlines the steps taken by key stakeholders responsible to set the conditions for such an achievement, and how investors are best-placed to take advantage of one of the most significant market milestones for Kuwait this decade.


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The opportunities for foreign insurers. China has opened its doors to foreign insurers in a bid to further liberalise the financial market.


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As China opens up, foreign investors have more ways to access the mainland financial market and need to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape. We are here to help. Watch this video to learn how Markets and Securities Services can support your ambitions in accessing the Chinese market.


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The delivery-versus-payment (DVP) model is expected to enhance the Bahrain capital market infrastructure and offer better protection of client assets, investor protection, settlement and disclosure enhancements.

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China is attempting to attract more global asset managers and foreign financial institutions to participate in its economy through continuous reform of its capital markets, further liberalisation of the financial system, relaxation of foreign ownership and creation of a more favourable market environment.

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Market connectivity, index inclusion, and increased FX trading options, are all areas where China has made progress in reforming its financial system.


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A thought leadership article focussing on Kuwait’s inclusion into MSCI Emerging Markets Index.


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Finding out more about Singapore’s Variable Capital Company (VCC).


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A video showcasing the 8th edition of HSBC’s Asian Bond Investor Survey.


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While China’s economy is facing a short-term slowdown, its long-term potential is unquestionable. Even though index inclusion has now been sealed, China shows no sign of putting the brakes on its market reforms.


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