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Trading & Investment
S. Korea Eyes Listing of Foreign ETFs on Local Bourse
06/10/2015
The Korea Exchange has said that it will seek to list foreign ETFs on the local stock market to meet rising local demand for direct overseas investment.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ICE Clear Singapore Recognised as Third Country CCP
06/10/2015
Intercontinental Exchange has announced that ICE Clear Singapore has been recognised as a third-country central counterparty in accordance with the European Market Infrastructure Regulation.
Capital Adequacy
Asian Banks Forced to Boost Capital at UK Subsidiaries
06/10/2015
The Bank of England has tightened regulations for foreign banks offering retail services to UK consumers, forcing many overseas lenders to inject more capital into their UK subsidiaries.
Operational Risk
Malaysia Issues New Policy Document on Compliance
05/10/2015
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has released new policy requirements on compliance for financial institutions which will come into effect on January 1, 2017.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Thailand Enhances Financial Reporting Ecosystem
05/10/2015
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has launched an initiative to enhance the sustainability of the financial reporting ecosystem.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong SFC Chairman Carlson Tong Reappointed
05/10/2015
The Securities and Futures Commission has reappointed Carlson Tong as its chairman for a term of three years effective from October 20, 2015.
Anti-Money Laundering
Myanmar Central Bank Releases AML/CTF Guidelines
05/10/2015
The Central Bank of Myanmar has published risk management guidelines for anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing at financial institutions.
Structural Regulation
CSRC Considers Lifting IPO Suspension
04/10/2015
The China Securities Regulatory Commission is considering the resumption of initial public offerings, after halting approvals since July amid a domestic stock market meltdown.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
New Zealand Reports on First Year of New Conduct Regime
04/10/2015
The Financial Markets Authority has issued the first annual report under the new Financial Markets Conduct Act, highlighting progress in delivering a modern and flexible approach to regulating financial services.
Structural Regulation
S. Korea Considers Approvals for Internet-Only Banks
04/10/2015
Three consortiums led by IT firms have applied for preliminary licenses to launch the country’s first Internet-only banks.
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