Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Consults on New Underwriting Rules

By Editors | 26/09/2015

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comments on draft amendments to underwriting rules, which seek to promote flexibility and prevent conflicts of interest.

Securities / Derivatives

Nepal Central Bank to Be Sole Banking Regulator

By Editors | 25/09/2015

Nepal Rastra Bank – the country’s central bank – will be the sole regulator for banks and financial institutions under the new constitution unveiled on Sunday.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Securities Laws Amendments Come Into Force

By Editors | 25/09/2015

The securities laws amendments will to facilitate innovative fundraising structures, enhance investor protection, clarify responsibilities of issuers and advisers, and expand supervisory powers.

Securities / Derivatives

Asian Firms Face IFRS 9 Implementation Hurdles, says Wolters Kluwer

By Editors | 24/09/2015

Wolters Kluwer Financial Services has found that 66 percent of Asia-Pacific financial institutions haven’t yet commenced implementing the latest set of international accounting standards known as IFRS 9.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai Asset Managers to Offer Hedge Funds Next Year

By Editors | 24/09/2015

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is drafting rules to allow Thai asset management companies to offer hedge funds locally.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Receives FATF Praise for AML/CTF Efforts

By Editors | 21/09/2015

The Financial Action Task Force has issued a report praising Malaysia’s legal framework for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standards.

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Pakistan Regulators Collaborate on Supervision

By Editors | 20/09/2015

Pakistan is considering creating a Council of Financial Regulators that will provide a forum for open dialogue and discussion between regulators on financial markets.

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Cross-Border Flows Present Banking Risk, Says IMF

By Editors | 19/09/2015

The International Monetary Fund urges for continued regulatory reforms to enhance supervision and improve corporate governance to mitigate risks.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia to Fight Cybercrime with New Bank IT Rules

By Editors | 16/09/2015

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority will soon revise its banking IT systems rules in an attempt to counter rising digital crime on banks.