Securities / Derivatives

Cross-Border Flows Present Banking Risk, Says IMF

19/09/2015

The International Monetary Fund urges for continued regulatory reforms to enhance supervision and improve corporate governance to mitigate risks.

China to Restrict Automated Commodity Futures Trading

19/09/2015

China is looking to extend its control over its onshore markets to commodities exchanges amid signs that speculators have shifted from stock markets to commodities futures.

S. Korea Enhances Bank Internal Controls and Compliance Functions

19/09/2015

FSC implements new guidelines to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance functions in the banking sector.

China Probes CSRC Official for ‘Discipline Violations’

19/09/2015

A China Securities Regulatory Commission official has been placed under investigation for his high-profile role in China’s stock market rescue effort.

MAS Cites Tax Concerns as ARFP Stumbling Block

19/09/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has cited unfair tax treatments as its reason for not moving forward with the Asia Region Funds Passport scheme.

Australia Bank Funding Costs Set to Increase

19/09/2015

The Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority has said banks will need to fund themselves with more expensive long-term debt over time to reduce risk to the financial system.

SEBI Asks Fund Managers to Explain Corporate Bond Holdings

18/09/2015

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has asked fund managers to explain their rationale for corporate bond investments and closely monitor recently-downgraded companies they hold.

S. Korea Enhances Lending Rate Comparison for Consumers

17/09/2015

Financial Supervisory Service announces various measures to improve consumers’ ability to compare lending rates posted online by financial institutions.

HKMA Issues Guidance on Cybersecurity Risk Mgt

17/09/2015

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a circular to financial institutions highlighting the importance of proper cybersecurity risk management and provide general guidance on the matter.