Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia’s Five-Year Plan May Consolidate Islamic Banks

26/05/2015

Indonesia is preparing a five-year plan to develop Islamic finance by encouraging the three large state-owned Islamic banks ‎to merge, a move that could spur smaller players to link up in order to remain competitive.

S. Korea Pledges US$600 Million for Asian Infrastructure Projects

25/05/2015

South Korea will provide US$600 million in soft loans for major development projects in Asia over the next three years following a deal signed with the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

China Plans to Pilot New Overseas Investment Scheme in Six Cities

25/05/2015

China will soon launch a new pilot scheme in six cities allowing individuals to invest directly overseas in property, stocks and bond markets.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Court to Decide on Fate of Banking Regulator

24/05/2015

Indonesia’s constitutional court is expected to decide soon on whether the Financial Services Authority (OJK) can continue to supervise the country’s banking industry.

China to Start Cross-Border Mutual Fund Scheme with Hong Kong on July 1

22/05/2015

From July, funds from Hong Kong and China can be sold in each other’s markets, after regulators officially endorsed the launch of the much-awaited mutual fund recognition scheme.

India’s SEBI Picks Narayana Murthy to Lead Startup Funding Platform

21/05/2015

India’s capital markets regulator has named Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy to head an 18-member panel that will prepare a new regulatory framework for startups and alternative investments.

S. Korea Eyes Launch of Electronic Securities System by 2019

21/05/2015

S. Korea plans to launch an electronic securities system by 2019 to cut costs and enhance transparency in transacting securities, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) said.

Japan Expands Aid for Asia’s Infrastructure to $110 Billion, as China Backs AIIB

21/05/2015

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe unveiled on Thursday a plan to expand Japan’s financing for infrastructure projects in Asia to $110 billion, as China spearheads a new regional investment bank.

Hong Kong Plans Commodities Link with China

20/05/2015

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEx) is exploring the possibility of setting up a commodities link with mainland China similar to the the city’s stock connect program with Shanghai.