Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam’s Central Bank to Push for Bank Mergers

18/01/2015

Vietnam’s central bank has intensified its bid to overhaul the country’s banking system to bolster growth, vowing to push for bank mergers and force weak institutions to shut.

Hong Kong’s SFC, ESMA Sign Central Counterparties Deal

18/01/2015

The Securities and Futures Commission and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have agreed to enhance cooperation in overseeing Hong Kong-established central counter parties seeking recognition by ESMA.

China Bank Deposit Rule Unlikely to Stimulate Lending

13/01/2015

The People’s Bank of China has enlarged the deposit base for banks, but money traders are saying the new rule may inject far less cash into the system that many hoped.

Singapore to Introduce Smaller Board Lots from January 19

13/01/2015

The SGX will cut the standard lot size from 1000 shares to 100, allowing more people to invest in stocks with a smaller capital outlay.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Regulator Plans Crowdfunding Platform for Entrepreneurs

13/01/2015

The Financial Supervisory Commission has announced a plan to launch a crowdfunding platform to back young and creative entrepreneurs.

China to Launch First Stock Options

13/01/2015

China will start trading its first stock options next month in a bid to boost the development of the country’s capital markets.

Hong Kong’s HKEx Collaborates to Push Shanghai-HK Connect Overseas

06/01/2015

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing said it is working with certain overseas regulators and institutional investors to improve market’s understanding of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect which went live in November.

Australian Banks Hit by Alleged Home Loan Scam

06/01/2015

Two men have been charged with defrauding Australia’s biggest banks in an alleged A$110 million home loan scam, raising questions over the internal controls of some of the country’s top lenders.

China Marks Launch of First Private, Online Bank

06/01/2015

China’s Internet holding company Tencent has launched China’s first private, internet-based bank as a result of a government regulation last year that effectively opened the state-controlled banking industry to private investors.