India to Review ‘Call & Put Option’ Rules to Boost Foreign Investment

25/07/2015

India’s Finance Ministry is looking to allow greater pricing flexibility for securities with an exit valuation clause at a rate set beforehand, in a move to attract more private equity and venture capital investment for e-commerce and other emerging sectors.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand to Develop Financial Reporting Ecosystem

24/07/2015

The Securities and Exchange Commission is pushing ahead with its plan to develop the financial reporting ecosystem in Thailand in a bid to promote financial statement quality, improve operations of businesses and facilitate investor decision-making.

BlackRock Granted License to Raise Onshore Funds in China

24/07/2015

The U.S. fund giant has won a special new licence that will allow it to raise funds in China directly for the first time.

New Zealand Central Bank Consults on Efficiency of Regulatory Regime

24/07/2015

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is proposing changes to its regulatory requirements in a bid to improve the efficiency of bank supervision and reduce banks’ costs.

Securities / Derivatives

Nepal Draft Law Over Provincial Regulator Draws Criticism

24/07/2015

Nepal’s new draft law that will put financial institutions under the regulatory jurisdiction of provincial governments is drawing criticism from bankers, regulators and economists, including the central bank itself.

U.S. Orders Major China Bank to Enhance Anti-Money Laundering Controls

23/07/2015

The Federal Reserve Board has announced an enforcement action against one of the biggest banks in China, ordering it to restructure its anti-money laundering compliance program.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Eases Process for Issuance of Debt Securities

22/07/2015

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has announced it will make debt securities offerings more convenient and less time-consuming for issuers, in line with international practices.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnamese Bank Joins SWIFT’s KYC Registry

21/07/2015

SWIFT has announced that Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development has joined the Know Your Customer Registry.

China to Grant Broker Licenses to Banks in Pilot Programme

21/07/2015

China may grant commercial banks stock broker licenses in a pilot programme allowing mainland lenders to conduct mixed business.