OECD Sets Global Standard for FATCA-Inspired Tax Information Exchange

19/02/2014

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development sets worldwide standard for tax information exchange among member countries.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysian Banks Told to Keep Minimum 1.2% CA Allowance

19/02/2014

Malaysian Banks have been told to have a minimum collective assessment (CA) ratio of 1.2% by the end of next year.

India’s Regulator Seeks Consolidated Report on Listed Companies’ Information

19/02/2014

The Securities and Exchange Board of India proposes that companies prepare annual documents bearing all relevant information about their operations.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine Central Bank Readies Capital Market Reforms

19/02/2014

The Philippine central bank is eyeing new measures to further develop the country’s capital markets.

Singapore Banks to Stop Setting Indonesia Foreign Exchange Reference Rate

18/02/2014

Banks in Singapore are to stop setting a reference rate for the Indonesian rupiah after March 27.

Japan Regulator Seeks to Penalise Foreign Firm for Stock Manipulation

18/02/2014

The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission seeks to penalise Select Vantage Inc. for stock manipulation.

China’s Central Bank Limits Bond Investment by Shadow Bank Products

18/02/2014

The People’s Bank of China has issued rules governing investment by wealth management products in bond markets.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIFMA Launches New Asset Management Group

18/02/2014

With the launch of a new asset management group, ASIFMA aims to act as a collective voice of the asset management industry in the region.

World’s Top Financial Regulator Joins Global Foreign Exchange Probe

18/02/2014

The Financial Stability Board has stepped in to undertake its own investigation of foreign exchange benchmarks amid allegations of price manipulation.