India Seeks Transparency from Offshore Wealth Managers

10/08/2015

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has asked international wealth managers to register their offshore units with the regulator if they are soliciting business in India.

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.