Structural Regulation

Australia to Implement Reforms in Access Regimes for Credit, Debit Card Systems

07/03/2014

The Payments System Board of the Reserve Bank of Australia has decided in principle to vary the so-called access regimes applying to the designated MasterCard and Visa systems.

Structural Regulation

China to Move toward Registration-Based IPOs, Reform May Take Time

07/03/2014

The China Securities Regulatory Commission said it is moving toward improving the verification system of public offerings.

Structural Regulation

Australia Seeks Industry Views on Managed Investment Schemes

07/03/2014

The Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee has released a discussion paper on managed investment schemes.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Regulator Says to Adopt Clear-Cut Criteria for Foreign Investment Approvals

07/03/2014

The Financial Supervisory Commission said it will adopt a more transparent system for approvals of foreign investment in the country.

Trading & Investment

Bursa Malaysia Enhances Market for Securities Borrowing and Lending, Regulated Short-Selling

07/03/2014

Bursa Malaysia Bhd has increased the number of stocks that can be traded in the country’s securities borrowing and lending (SBL) market.

Trading & Investment

Singapore Exchange Says Asian Index Futures Gain US CFTC Approval

06/03/2014

Singapore Exchange said U.S. investors can now trade its latest suite of Asian index futures with ease.

Trading & Investment

India Needs to Explore Innovative Ways to Boost Corporate Bond Market, Says Study

06/03/2014

Study highlights the lack of sufficient participation from retail and corporate investors in India’s bond market despite reforms.

Data Privacy

S.Korea’s Regulator to Cut More Red Tape for Foreign Financial Firms

06/03/2014

The Financial Supervisory Service chief vowed to remove regulatory hurdles for foreign financial firms operating in the country.

Anti-Money Laundering

India Launches Export Data Processing and Monitoring System

05/03/2014

The Reserve Bank of India has launched a comprehensive integrated computerised system for effective compliance with requirements relating to exports.