China Probes Stock Market Regulator Official

02/12/2014

China is investigating a senior official of the country’s chief securities regulator on allegations of violating the law, with local media linking the probe to approvals of company listings.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Regulator to Back 8 Financial Firms in Asia Expansion

02/12/2014

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission said it will pick eight financial holding firms which it could build into regional players in Asia through the provision of regulatory incentives.

China’s Securities Regulator to Unveil New IPO Rules

01/12/2014

The China Securities Regulatory Commission said it has concluded drafting the rules for a new approval management system for initial public offerings in the country’s bourses.

India’s SEBI to Urge Cash-Rich Firms to Pay Dividends

28/11/2014

The Securities and Exchange Board of India said it plans to ask listed cash-rich companies to pay shareholder dividends, and adopt the practice as part of company policy.

Australia Promotes Digitization, New Media to Engage Investors

28/11/2014

Australian Securities and Investments Commission said it aims to develop innovative, digital financial product disclosures as part of a broader program to use new media to engage investors.

Hong Kong Regulators Relax Reporting Rules for OTC Derivatives

28/11/2014

Hong Kong regulators have concluded their industry consultation on the record-keeping and reporting rules for over-the-counter derivatives, and noted that the reporting obligation for OTC will be implemented in phases.

China to Establish More Asset Firms to Tackle Bad Debt

27/11/2014

China’s banking regulator has given the green light for more local governments to establish asset management firms that will handle bad loans owed by local governments and financial institutions.

Singapore to Launch Trading Platform for Asian Bonds

27/11/2014

Singapore Exchange (SGX) said it plans launch a trading platform for Asian corporate bonds by middle of next year, and has put up a new subsidiary to drive the initiative.

S. Korea Relaxes Stock Exchange Rules to Boost Local Bourse

26/11/2014

South Korea said it will increase the stock investment ceiling for the country’s postal services and allow local banks to invest more of their capital in the stock market in a bid to boost the local bourse.