China Cracks Down on Illegal Overseas Funds Transfers

27/08/2015

Chinese police have launched a nationwide campaign against underground banks to curb money laundering and illegal funds transfers that occur outside approved banking channels.

MAS Seeks to Strengthen Enforcement Regime

26/08/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has proposed new rules aimed at strengthening the effectiveness of its enforcement regime in deterring market misconduct.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Use Rescue Fund to Stabilise Market

26/08/2015

Taiwan’s government gives green light to use NT$500 billion fund to stabilise stock market.

China Considers Removing Loan-to-Deposit Cap

26/08/2015

China’s cabinet is currently deliberating a draft law to remove the 75 percent loan-to-deposit cap on bank lending.

China Market Further Opened to HK, Macau Brokers

25/08/2015

CSRC announced that Hong Kong and Macau securities brokerages will be allowed to set up fully licensed units in parts China.

SEBI-FMC Merger Set for September 28

25/08/2015

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has announced new commodity market norms effective from September 28 – the date it has set to merge with the Forward Markets Commission.

China Pension Funds to Invest in Domestic Stock Market

25/08/2015

China’s State Council has announced it will allow up to 30 percent of locally managed pension funds to be invested in domestic stocks and stock-linked funds, potentially channeling hundreds of billions into the stock market.

ASIC Issues Third Report on Corporate Finance Regulation

24/08/2015

The Australia Securities and Investment Commission has published its third report detailing the approach it takes to the regulation of corporate finance issues.

New Mortgage Lending Rules to Take Effect in New Zealand

24/08/2015

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has published its final policy positions for changes to Loan-to-Value Ratio restriction rules, requiring a 30 percent deposit from Auckland rental property investors to secure mortgages.