Structural Regulation

SGX Launches Listings Committees to Aid in Decisions

16/09/2015

The Singapore Exchange has announced the launch of a new Listings Advisory Committee, a Listings Disciplinary Committee and a Listings Appeals Committee, effective from October 7.

Alternative Markets

China Allows Insurers to Establish Private Equity Funds

16/09/2015

The China Insurance Regulatory Commission has issued new guidelines for insurance companies on the establishment of private equity funds that can invest in key industries supported by the government.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Indonesia to Fight Cybercrime with New Bank IT Rules

16/09/2015

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority will soon revise its banking IT systems rules in an attempt to counter rising digital crime on banks.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Urges Licensed Entities to Resolve Compliance Issues

16/09/2015

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has identified compliance failures by responsible entities and superannuation trustees.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Regional Banking Presents Risks to Financial Stability

15/09/2015

BIS issues a report describing the rise of regional banking in the Asia Pacific and the risks to financial stability it presents.

Custody & Infrastructure

Why Blockchain will Disrupt Banking: 7 Questions Banks in Asia are Asking

15/09/2015

Blockchain technology has not only interested the banks but regulators and market participants.

Trading & Investment

China Grants Foreign Central Banks Access to Onshore Yuan Market

15/09/2015

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has said it will allow foreign central banks to enter China’s onshore interbank foreign exchange market, in a move to further liberalise its currency regime.

Structural Regulation

Australia Commissions Capabilities Review of ASIC

11/09/2015

Australia’s government has commissioned a capabilities review to to examine, and make recommendations on how efficiently and effectively ASIC operates.

Structural Regulation

Pakistan Consults on New Broker Inspection Regime

11/09/2015

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan is planning to implement a new inspection regime for stock brokers in October.