Posts By Editors, Regulation Asia
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Australia & NZ
New Zealand Banks Balk at Global Initiative Similar to FATCA
New Zealand could be an early adopter of the multilateral follow-up to the controversial United States Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), but local banks are raising concern about the readiness of the sector for such initiative.
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International
Fairer Markets Not Always Efficient, Says CMCRC
A study covering over 30 markets shows that while improving market fairness helps reduce transaction costs, not all market design changes enhance both fairness and efficiency.
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Jurisdictions
Singapore Consults on New FATCA Compliance Rules
Singapore authorities are seeking industry views on new regulations to help financial institutions in Singapore comply with the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.
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China
China to Allow Foreign Banks Easier Market Access
China will remove a ban on foreign banks opening more than one branch in each Chinese city, giving them easier market access.
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Jurisdictions
Singapore Exchange Seeks Broader Enforcement Powers, Listing Committees
Singapore Exchange (SGX) is seeking industry views on its bid for broader enforcement powers against market participants that violate its listing rules.
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong Regulator Seeks Tougher Vetting Rules for GEM Companies
The Securities and Futures Commission is recommending that the the city’s stock exchange tighten its vetting process for Growth Enterprise Market-listed (GEM) companies that seek listing on the main board.
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China
China’s PBOC Raps Third-Party Payment Firms for False Transactions
China's central bank has punished four third-party payment companies for mishandling bank card transactions to escape paying higher fees.
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Jurisdictions
Singapore Exchange Sets Minimum Trading Price for Stocks
Singapore Exchange Ltd plans to introduce a minimum trading price requirement to enhance the securities market and curb excessive market speculation.
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Australia & NZ
Australian Regulator Issues New Guidelines on Disclosure Reforms
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has released for industry consultation a paper that outlines the new disclosure requirements for authorised deposit-taking institutions.
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China
China Opens Gold Market to Foreigners
China has has given foreign players access to its gold market following the launch of the Shanghai Gold Exchange’s international board.
