Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Regulator Launches Online Platform for Merger and Takeover Disclosures

03/06/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission has launched a new online platform to streamline the submission process for disclosures of dealings under takeovers and mergers code.

Trading & Investment

ASEAN Exchanges Launches Three New Tradable ASEAN Indices

30/05/2014

ASEAN Exchanges has launched an expanded FTSE ASEAN Index Series including a comprehensive suite of indices broadly covering the growing ASEAN equity market.

Structural Regulation

Singapore-listed Companies to Apply IFRS in 2018

30/05/2014

Singapore-incorporated companies listed on Singapore Exchange (SGX) will apply a new financial reporting framework identical to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in 2018, according to the Singapore Accounting Standards Council.

Trading & Investment

Investment Data Management – Out of the Regulatory Shadow and Into the Business Spotlight

30/05/2014

Investment data is the basis for every investment decision, financial transaction and client communication – understand, harness and unleash it.

Trade Based Money Laundering

Navigating the Complex World of Myanmar

30/05/2014

“Moving forward in unity to a peaceful and prosperous community,” the Myanmar slogan echoed as it chaired the 2014 ASEAN […]

Structural Regulation

Australian Regulator to Facilitate Securities Offer by Foreign Firms

30/05/2014

The Australian regulator released a consultation paper proposing class order relief and guidance for foreign companies offering CHESS Depositary Interests over their shares to investors in Australia.

Structural Regulation

IOSCO Seeks Stakeholder View on Five-Year Plan

30/05/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commission is developing a five-year strategic plan ending 2020 and seeks stakeholders’ views on shaping the future objectives and strategies of the commission.

Market Abuse

S. Korea Regulator Charges US Traders over Illegal Algorithmic Trading

30/05/2014

The South Korean financial regulator has filed criminal charges against a U.S.-based trading company and four of its dealers for making illegal gains through price rigging.

Structural Regulation

Australian Regulator Urges Funds to Review Class Order Compliance

30/05/2014

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is encouraging providers of investor directed portfolio services or so-called platforms to review ongoing compliance with class orders.