ASEAN Exchanges Launch Post Trade Solution, Appoints Deutsche Bank for Custody Services

08/04/2014

Exchanges of the southeast Asian member nations launched a streamlined and cost-effective post-trade solution for cross-border transaction over the ASEAN Trading Link.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Plans Initiatives to Boost Islamic Finance

08/04/2014

Indonesia’s regulators are planning to roll out initiatives to develop Islamic finance.

Trade Repositories: Global Market Transparency Not Yet A Reality

08/04/2014

GreySpark Partners consultant Malavika Shekar explores the options that could greatly enhance the usefulness of trade repository data and make the G20 commitment to market transparency a reality.

Securities / Derivatives

Asia-Pacific Buyside Firms Unprepared for OTC Derivatives Regulations, Says GreySpark Partners Survey

08/04/2014

Asia-Pacific buyside firms are largely unprepared for the future complexity of OTC derivatives central clearing regulations in the region, said a new report.

Singapore Exchange Launches Clearing of Non-Deliverable Interest Rate Swaps

07/04/2014

Singapore Exchange has launched the clearing of Non-Deliverable Interest Rate Swaps in Malaysian Ringgit and Thai Baht.

Australian Prudential Regulator Seeks More Flexibility in Regulatory Function

07/04/2014

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority seeks increased independence from the government or parliament to effectively regulate the banking, superannuation and life insurance industries.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine Central Bank Eyes Conduits in Banks’ Loans to SMEs

07/04/2014

Philippine regulators plan to establish conduits that can help banks comply with mandatory lending rules to small businesses.

China Regulator Allows Shenzhen IPO Hopefuls Explore Shanghai Listing

04/04/2014

The China Securities Regulatory Commission is allowing companies with application to go public on the Shenzhen board to explore a Shanghai listing.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Regulator Allows Use of Dual-Currency Credit Cards

04/04/2014

The Financial Supervisory Commission has relaxed rules on credit card use, allowing banks to issue dual-currency credit cards to clients.