China Okays Trial of Privately Owned Banks

11/03/2014

The China Banking Regulatory Commission has approved a trial program to establish five privately-owned banks.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Regulator Relaxes Rule for Foreign Futures Trade

11/03/2014

The Financial Supervisory Commission has allowed foreign futures traders to make direct transfers of excess margin deposits between accounts with different futures commission merchants.

India’s Regulators to Aid Banks Comply with Basel III Norms

10/03/2014

A high-power committee is being set up to aid the banking sector comply with Basel III norms.

Australia to Implement Reforms in Access Regimes for Credit, Debit Card Systems

07/03/2014

The Payments System Board of the Reserve Bank of Australia has decided in principle to vary the so-called access regimes applying to the designated MasterCard and Visa systems.

China to Move toward Registration-Based IPOs, Reform May Take Time

07/03/2014

The China Securities Regulatory Commission said it is moving toward improving the verification system of public offerings.

Australia Seeks Industry Views on Managed Investment Schemes

07/03/2014

The Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee has released a discussion paper on managed investment schemes.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Regulator Says to Adopt Clear-Cut Criteria for Foreign Investment Approvals

07/03/2014

The Financial Supervisory Commission said it will adopt a more transparent system for approvals of foreign investment in the country.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Enhances Market for Securities Borrowing and Lending, Regulated Short-Selling

07/03/2014

Bursa Malaysia Bhd has increased the number of stocks that can be traded in the country’s securities borrowing and lending (SBL) market.

Singapore Exchange Says Asian Index Futures Gain US CFTC Approval

06/03/2014

Singapore Exchange said U.S. investors can now trade its latest suite of Asian index futures with ease.