IOSCO Consults on Guidelines over Custody of CIS Assets

14/10/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commissions has issued new guidelines regarding custody of collective investment schemes’ (CIS) assets, highlighting issues around the independence of custodians and their role in ensuring the safety of clients’ assets.

Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect is a Breakthrough for Direct Access to China Stocks

14/10/2014

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What are the Parallels Between Regulatory Overload and the Role of the Data Scientist?

13/10/2014

As compliance deadlines continue to stack up, Dev Bhudia of GoldenSource explains why the data scientist is playing an increasingly vital role in ensuring financial institutions avoid heavy fines.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Relax Rules for Securities Firms

12/10/2014

Taiwan’s top financial regulator said it will relax rules governing the business scope of Taiwanese securities firms’ offshore securities units (OSU), in a move that could boost its stock market and wealth management sector.

Securities / Derivatives

Credit Value Adjustment – Why it Matters in Asia

10/10/2014

While large banks in Asia have long since developed sophisticated solutions for measuring and hedging CVA, many of the buyside and regional banks are not compliant with IFRS 13 standards.

Singapore Seeks Reforms on REIT Market Rules

09/10/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has consulted the industry on a series of reforms to Singapore’s real estate investment trust (REIT) market that relaxes investment rules and imposes measures that safeguard interest of investors.

Hong Kong Regulator Warns Against Short Position Reporting Lapses

09/10/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission has warned against inaccurate reports and late filing on short positions, noting that a contravention of rules without a reasonable excuse may constitute a criminal offence.

Asia-Pacific Firms Unprepared for Europe’s Short Settlement Cycle

07/10/2014

Most Asia-Pacific companies which trade securities on European platforms were not prepared for a shorter settlement cycle that took effect in Europe on October 6, a study showed.

S. Korean Financial Regulator to Relax E-Commerce Rules

07/10/2014

South Korean regulators plan to give financial companies more autonomy in their choice of security programs for online payment systems to boost trade over the Internet.