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Hong Kong Prepares Sukuk Issuance
14/04/2014
Hong Kong is ready for Islamic bonds following the establishment of a tax framework that supports sukuk issuance, and as the government further develops a market for such bonds in the territory with the debut of a government sukuk.
Singapore Revises Securities Market Fee Structure from June
10/04/2014
Singapore Exchange (SGX) is offering new incentives to boost liquidity on the exchange as it introduced revised securities market fees, particularly clearing, transfer and onward settlement fees, with effect from June 1.
China, Hong Kong Approve Cross-Border Stock Investment
10/04/2014
The Securities and Futures Commission and the China Securities Regulatory Commission have given their go-ahead to the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect program.
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.
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