Posts By Editors, Regulation Asia
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International
IOSCO Releases Update on Clearing Report for OTC Derivatives
The International Organization of Securities Commissions has released an update on a report that provides regulators and market participants with consolidated information on the clearing requirements of different jurisdictions.
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Securities / Derivatives
Harmonising Regulatory Conflict
ISDA 2014 Annual Asia Pacific Conference Part Two: Participants try to standardise derivative trading rules
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Securities / Derivatives
Derivatives Reform Stirs Controversy
ISDA 2014 Annual Asia Pacific Conference Part One: Revealing the reform process
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong, France to Cooperate in Offshore Renminbi Trade
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Banque de France have signed an agreement to cooperate in enhancing the offshore renminbi business between the two jurisdictions.
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China
China Allows Direct Trading of Renminbi, Singapore Dollar
China has allowed the direct trade between its currency and the Singapore dollar, helping to boost business ties between the two economies.
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong to Implement Revised Capital and Liquidity Rules for Banks
Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued the revised capital and liquidity rules for the banking sector in view of the second phase of Basel III requirements which will take effect from January next year.
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China
HKEx Says No Firm Schedule for Shanghai-HK Stock Connect
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing said there is no firm date for the launch of the much-awaited cross-border stock trading scheme between the Hong Kong and Shanghai bourses.
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Philippines
Philippine Regulator Hikes Minimum Capital for Banks
Philippines’ central bank has raised the minimum capital requirement for all banks in a bid to boost the country’s banking system.
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India
India’s SEBI Allows Some Brokers to Take Proprietary Positions in FX Trade
India's securities regulator said stock brokers that are not with banks can take proprietary positions in currency derivatives as long as they do not exceed 15% of total open interest or not over $50 million.
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Hong Kong
Asian Banks, Investors Request Notice on Cross-Border Stock Trade
Regulatory concerns surrounding the Shanghai-Hong Kong stock connect including the issue of tax on share gains have compelled asset managers and banks to ask the city’s regulator for a month’s notice before implementing the cross-border stock scheme.
