SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

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.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

Securities / Derivatives

Regional Banking Presents Risks to Financial Stability

By Editors | 15/09/2015

BIS issues a report describing the rise of regional banking in the Asia Pacific and the risks to financial stability it presents.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Why Blockchain will Disrupt Banking: 7 Questions Banks in Asia are Asking

By Editors | 15/09/2015

Blockchain technology has not only interested the banks but regulators and market participants.

Securities / Derivatives

Pakistan Consults on New Broker Inspection Regime

By Editors | 11/09/2015

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan is planning to implement a new inspection regime for stock brokers in October.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia to Ease Banking Restrictions on Foreigners

By Editors | 10/09/2015

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority will allow foreigners to open dollar savings accounts at local banks in a bid to further improve foreign exchange liquidity in the country.