S. Korea Plans to Allow Investment in Internet-only Banks

28/01/2015

South Korea plans to revise local banking laws that will allow Internet-only banks to operate in the country.

Singapore Exchange, Clearbridge Ink Crowdfunding Platform Deal

27/01/2015

Singapore Exchange said it is partnering with venture capital firm Clearbridge Accelerator Pte Ltd to develop a capital-raising platform for entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises in Asia.

Hong Kong to Boost Capital Buffer as Adopts Basel Norm

27/01/2015

Hong Kong Monetary Authority aims to create adequate capital buffer to boost the resilience of the city’s banking system with the adoption of global cash buffer standards next year.

China Banking Regulator Plans Major Revamp

26/01/2015

The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) said it began a major restructuring of its departments for the first time in view of more regulatory and structural changes in the banking industry.

US Approves SGX’s Board of Trade Registration

23/01/2015

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved Singapore Exchanges’ (SGX) registration as a Foreign Board of Trade (FBOT), allowing US-based clients access to SGX’s derivatives trading platform.

Hong Kong Refines Plan for Stronger Financial System

22/01/2015

Hong Kong financial regulators is seeking public views on specific aspects of so-called resolution regime for financial institutions that should make the city’s financial system stable and resilient in the face of crisis and economic shocks.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Seeks Bilateral Financial Services Deal with China

21/01/2015

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority, or OJK, is expected to sign a bilateral agreement with China’s financial authority within the first three months of the year to pave the way for Indonesian lenders to expand into China.

China Issues Rules on Entrusted Lending, Curbs Margin Trade

19/01/2015

China’s regulators have tightened supervision of entrusted lending and margin finance in a bid to curb excessive leverage in buying mainland stocks.

China Plans to Allow More Firms to List Overseas

19/01/2015

China Securities Regulatory Commission plans to allow more Chinese companies to list overseas and pledged increased collaboration with Hong Kong in developing the capital markets.