Structural Regulation

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.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Taiwan Takes on Reforms to Boost Tax Collection

27/02/2014

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

Trading & Investment

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.

Structural Regulation

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.

Cryptocurrency

Japan’s Financial Authorities Refuse to Intervene in Bitcoin Case

25/02/2014

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

Payments & Settlements

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.

Supervision & Enforcement

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.

Capital Adequacy

Indonesian Regulator Seeks Dividend Cuts for State Lenders to Boost Capital

25/02/2014

Indonesia’s financial industry regulator is urging the government to review the dividend policy for state-owned lenders.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Regulator to Relax Offshore Expansion Rules for Securities Firms

25/02/2014

The Financial Supervisory Commission plans to relax rules as early as next quarter to facilitate securities firms’ reinvestment efforts overseas.