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Securities / Derivatives
Pakistan Drafts Regulatory Framework for D-SIBs
10/08/2015
The State Bank of Pakistan has designed a regulatory framework for identifying and overseeing the nation’s Domestic Systemically Important Banks, as part of its commitment to ensure stability of financial system and further strengthen the supervisory and regulatory regime.
Japan to Introduce Registration System for Virtual Currency Exchange Operators
07/08/2015
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is considering introducing regulations for trading bitcoins and other virtual currencies, possibly through a registration system for operators.
China Plans Initiatives to Boost Bond Market
07/08/2015
China’s National Development and Reform Commission says it will further develop the bond market using initiatives to boost debt funding for infrastructure projects which will also server to boost the economy.
China Further Opens Distressed Market to Asset Managers
07/08/2015
China’s Ministry of Finance has granted “bad bank” licences to three asset management companies (AMCs) allowing them to buy non-financial distressed assets from corporates directly.
Stable Funding is Key to Business Expansion, says Wolters Kluwer
07/08/2015
Banks should be cautious expanding their business and avoid over-reliance on wholesale funding, according to a white paper by Wolters Kluwer Financial Services.
Australia Clamps Down on Excessive Private Equity Fees
06/08/2015
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is being urged to crack down on the disclosure of fees by private equity firms amid fears local super funds and investors are being overcharged.
PBOC Proposes Rules to Limit Internet Payments in China
05/08/2015
The draft rules will prevent users from transferring funds to other users’ bank accounts, cap the size of daily transactions and increase identification requirements.
Securities / Derivatives
Vietnam Opens Debt Market to Foreign Investors
05/08/2015
The State Bank of Vietnam has issued new rules on debt trading which is expected to encourage foreign investors to buy non-performing loans from local financial institutions.
SFC Fines BNP Paribas HK$15m for Dark Pool Failures
04/08/2015
SFC fines BNP Paribas HK$15m for failing to properly prioritise client orders in matching and obtain their consent in relation to its dark liquidity pool trading services.
China Imposes Intraday Trading Restriction to Limit Short Selling
04/08/2015
Chinese regulators have restricted short selling of stocks in their latest step to stabilise the equity market and reduce volatility.
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