Australia’s ANZ Suspends Traders Over Rate Rigging

19/11/2014

ANZ, one of Australia’s major banks, has suspended seven traders pending completion of an investigation into potential rigging of key interbank interest rates.

S. Korea Appoints New Financial Watchdog Head

18/11/2014

South Korea’s top financial regulatory body has named Zhin Woong-seop, president of the Korea Finance Corp, as head of the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS).

IOSCO Consults on Post-Trade Transparency in CDS Market

18/11/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commission is seeking industry views on a report that studies the potential impact of mandatory post-trade transparency in the credit default swaps (CDS) market.

Australian Regulator Plans to Cut Red Tape and Boost Disclosures

17/11/2014

Australian Securities and Investments Commission has issued guidelines aimed at making it easier for businesses to deliver financial services disclosures electronically.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Consults on New Listing Rules for Ace Market

17/11/2014

Bursa Malaysia Berhad is revising the listing rules for the ACE market, aimed at boosting the competitiveness of the country’s secondary stock market.

China Allows Tax Breaks on Shanghai-HK Stock Link

17/11/2014

China has waived the payment of taxes on profits made from the Shanghai-Hong Kong stock cross border trading scheme, in a move aimed at encouraging more investors to buy stocks in both bourses.

Hong Kong to Lift Daily Limit on Yuan Conversion

13/11/2014

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said it is removing the daily limit for converting the city’s currency to Chinese yuan when the landmark Shanghai-Hong Kong stock trade program is launched on Monday.

Private Equity and AIFMD: The Journey Has Only Just Begun

11/11/2014

For non-EU funds marketing into Europe, the AIFMD is a full of potential pitfalls. Managers must get to grips with the complexities of reporting and conquer the confusion that still reigns.

Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Link to Start November 17

11/11/2014

China has approved a long-awaited Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect scheme, which allows cross-border trade between the two bourses.