Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Seeks Greater Capital Markets Accountability

26/09/2015

Bangladesh’s securities regulator has spoken out about upcoming rule amendments which will make stakeholders more accountable to investors.

China Opens Domestic Bond Market to Foreign Banks

26/09/2015

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has said it will for the first time allow offshore banks to issue yuan-denominated […]

New ASIC Funding Proposal May Hurt Stockbrokers

26/09/2015

The Stockbrokers Association of Australia has warned that proposals to increase industry funding of the corporate regulator may impose greater costs on brokerage firms, prompting more industry rationalisation and stifling innovation.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Consults on New Underwriting Rules

26/09/2015

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comments on draft amendments to underwriting rules, which seek to promote flexibility and prevent conflicts of interest.

Securities / Derivatives

Nepal Central Bank to Be Sole Banking Regulator

25/09/2015

Nepal Rastra Bank – the country’s central bank – will be the sole regulator for banks and financial institutions under the new constitution unveiled on Sunday.

China May Allow QDII Funds to Also Invest At Home

25/09/2015

China is considering an innovative plan to allow QDIIs to launch funds which can invest in securities both at home and abroad.

APRA Consults on Points of Presence Statistics

25/09/2015

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has released a consultation package proposing to either streamline or cease the Points of Presence statistics and data collection.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Aussie Banks Force Bitcoin Operators Out of Business

25/09/2015

Australia’s major banks are closing accounts of bitcoin companies, citing compliance risks resulting from tougher anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing rules.

Australia Consults on Lower Income Consumer Credit

25/09/2015

The Australian government is requesting comment from the public on small amount credit contract laws to ensure that the regulatory framework strikes the right balance between consumers and lenders.