Hong Kong Regulator to Review Rules on Alternative Liquidity Pools

28/02/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission has begun a two-month consultation concerning the future regulation of alternative liquidity pools (ALPs), also known as dark pools.

Basel Bank Regulator Leaves Door Open to Tougher Debt Restraint

28/02/2014

Global regulators will probe how lenders respond to a planned limit on bank indebtedness.

S.Korea’s Financial Regulator Seeks Regulation Overhaul

27/02/2014

The Financial Supervisory Service said it would seek to drastically ease regulatory restrictions on the country’s financial sector to boost the industry.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Takes on Reforms to Boost Tax Collection

27/02/2014

The Ministry of Finance is rolling out new measures to boost tax collection.

Singapore, UK to Launch Private Sector Dialogue to Boost Offshore Renminbi Market

25/02/2014

The United Kingdom and Singapore have agreed to set up a UK-Singapore Financial Dialogue to deepen financial and economic cooperation between the two countries.

China Plans Overhaul of Securities Commission to Boost Efficiency

25/02/2014

China plans to overhaul its securities regulator to create a more effective oversight of its fast-developing capital markets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan’s Financial Authorities Refuse to Intervene in Bitcoin Case

25/02/2014

Japanese financial authorities decline to take responsibility for the crypto-currency.

Australia signs Bilateral Local Currency Swap Agreement with the Bank of Korea

25/02/2014

The Reserve Bank of Australia signed a bilateral local currency swap agreement with the Bank of Korea, allowing for the exchange of local currencies between the banks even in times of financial stress.

Australian Securities Regulator Calls for Tougher Penalties for White-Collar Crime

25/02/2014

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has called for tougher penalties to combat corporate misconduct.