Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Regulator Asks Islamic Banks to Reclassify Deposits

By Editors | 21/03/2014

Islamic banking institutions get a transition period of until June next year to reclassify Islamic deposits.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine Banks Not Complying with FATCA May Face Sanctions

By Editors | 19/03/2014

Philippine banks with US-citizen clients who are non-compliant with US tax rules may face sanctions.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Regulator to Ease Restrictions on Offshore Banking Units

By Editors | 18/03/2014

The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) is easing restrictions on the offshore banking units (OBUs) of Taiwanese lenders to boost the local asset management industry.

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Taiwan Regulator Relaxes Rule for Foreign Futures Trade

By Editors | 11/03/2014

The Financial Supervisory Commission has allowed foreign futures traders to make direct transfers of excess margin deposits between accounts with different futures commission merchants.

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

By Editors | 07/03/2014

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

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

By Editors | 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.

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Algorithmic Electronic Trading in APAC

By Editors | 03/03/2014

Algorithmic electronic trading strategies in Asia appear to be poised for continued growth; however, more consistent regulatory regimes are required to promote further development of the market.

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Taiwan Takes on Reforms to Boost Tax Collection

By Editors | 27/02/2014

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

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Indonesian Regulator Seeks Dividend Cuts for State Lenders to Boost Capital

By Editors | 25/02/2014

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