Posts By Editors, Regulation Asia
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International
Basel Committee, IOSCO Issue Guidelines on Securitization Structures
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) have issued new guidelines to help the financial industry develop simple and transparent securitization structures.
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China
China Approves 12 New IPOs Earlier than Usual
The China Securities Regulatory Commission has approved the initial public offerings of 12 companies, in a move that could temper fluctuations in markets.
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Australia & NZ
Australian Regulator Steps Up Monitoring of Banks’ Property Lending
Australia’s prudential regulator has installed new guidelines for banks’ lending to the property sector to address risks in the country’s housing market.
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Korea
S. Korea Plans to Launch Consumer Financial Protection Agency
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) said it will establish an independent state-run agency responsible for consumer protection in the financial sector next year.
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Australia & NZ
Australian Banks Need to Set Aside More Capital, Says Murray report
Australian banks may have to hold more capital to ensure it can survive future financial crises, according to the Financial System Inquiry report.
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Jurisdictions
Japan Exchange, SGX in Partnership to Offer New Derivatives
Japan Exchange Group, Inc and Singapore Exchange have signed a letter of intent to collaborate in the the joint development of markets including the derivatives and commodities, and strengthen their partnership.
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China
China Probes Stock Market Regulator Official
China is investigating a senior official of the country’s chief securities regulator on allegations of violating the law, with local media linking the probe to approvals of company listings.
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Korea
S. Korean Regulator to Support Crowdfunding
Financial Services Commission chairman Shin Je-yoon said raising funds via social network services or crowdfunding can turn venture ideas to actual businesses and is a necessary new source of funding.
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Securities & Trading
Taiwan Regulator to Back 8 Financial Firms in Asia Expansion
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission said it will pick eight financial holding firms which it could build into regional players in Asia through the provision of regulatory incentives.
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China
China’s Securities Regulator to Unveil New IPO Rules
The China Securities Regulatory Commission said it has concluded drafting the rules for a new approval management system for initial public offerings in the country's bourses.
