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.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Securities Laws Amendments Come Into Force

25/09/2015

The securities laws amendments will to facilitate innovative fundraising structures, enhance investor protection, clarify responsibilities of issuers and advisers, and expand supervisory powers.

MAS Enhances Regulatory Safeguards for Investors

25/09/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore will proceed with enhancements to its regulatory framework for safeguarding investors’ interests.

China to Ease Market Access Rules for Investors

25/09/2015

China has decided to adopt the “negative list” national market access system, to effectively grant more freedom to investors and boost market appeal.

S. Korea Revises IT Rules for Financial Institutions

25/09/2015

Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service has announced revisions to rules on electronic finance supervision to incorporate exceptions for network separation at financial institutions.

Global Regulators Release Progress Report on CCP Workplan

25/09/2015

The FSB, BCBS, CPMI and IOSCO have released a progress report on their work to enhance the resilience, recovery planning and resolvability of central counterparties.

UK Chancellor Plans for Trading Link with China

25/09/2015

British Chancellor George Osborne has announced a “landmark feasibility study” to explore how to link the UK and China stock […]

China Fines Top Fund Manager $3 Million for Stock Manipulation

25/09/2015

The China Securities and Regulatory Commission has slapped a $3 million fine on a star Chinese fund manager for stock-market manipulation.

Securities / Derivatives

Asian Firms Face IFRS 9 Implementation Hurdles, says Wolters Kluwer

24/09/2015

Wolters Kluwer Financial Services has found that 66 percent of Asia-Pacific financial institutions haven’t yet commenced implementing the latest set of international accounting standards known as IFRS 9.