Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Faces Difficulties Maintaining Banking Relationships

06/07/2015

Banks in developed countries have terminated relationships with banks in Bangladesh, presenting difficulties for international trade and finance.

RBI to Allow New Type of ‘Account Aggregator’ NBFC

06/07/2015

The Reserve Bank of India said it will allow a new type of non-banking financial company which can act as an account aggregator to enable customers to see all accounts across multiple financial institutions in a common format.

China Creates Broker-Led Market Stabilisation Fund

06/07/2015

China’s securities regulator has set up its first-ever market stabilisation fund in a bid to halt the recent stock market plunge.

China Suspends IPO Listings

05/07/2015

China has suspended all initial public offerings in an effort to preserve market liquidity and halt the stock market’s recent plunge.

Australia Financial Planning Sector Reforms to be Announced in August

04/07/2015

Reforms to lift ethics, education and professionalism in the scandal-ridden financial planning industry are set to be released in August.

India to Restrict Trading Speeds for Algorithmic Traders

03/07/2015

The Securities and Exchange Board of India is working on rules to strengthen regulation of algorithmic trading and create a level playing field for investors.

SEBI Warns Mutual Fund Industry for High Fees

03/07/2015

India’s capital markets regulator has come down heavily on mutual fund players over the higher agency commissions they charge from customers, warning of punitive and corrective actions.

Regulator to Respond on Raising Capital Levels at Australian Banks

03/07/2015

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority is expected to respond this month (July) to Financial System Inquiry recommendations urging it to increase bank capital.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Bans Foreign Currencies in Domestic Transactions

02/07/2015

Indonesia’s central bank has banned the use of foreign currencies for domestic transactions to control onshore demand for dollars and ease downward pressure on the rupiah, effective on July 1.