SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    Securities / Derivatives

    Making KYC Accessible for Smaller Banks

    By Editors | 26/03/2015

    SWIFT has introduced a free-to-use utility that will help smaller institutions achieve compliance and reduce the cost and problems of procedures.

    Market Infrastructure

    New Rules for OTC Derivatives Pushed Back to September 2016

    By Editors | 19/03/2015

    International rules that will require banks to post margin on certain derivative trades have been delayed by nine months as regulators recognised the tight timeline initially given the industry to comply.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippine Central Bank Boosts Shadow Banking Monitoring

    By Editors | 10/03/2015

    Philippine central bank is increasing surveillance on shadow banking to ensure the stability of the financial system.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand to Lure Foreign Companies as Bourse Opens

    By Editors | 08/03/2015

    Interest among potential foreign issuers in Thailand’s bourse builds up as the country inches towards releasing new rules allowing foreign firms to list in its stock market.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Singapore Signs Regional Pact for Cross-Border Capital Raising

    By Editors | 03/03/2015

    Securities market authorities from Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand have agreed to allow cross-border capital raising, aimed at deepening economic relationships among members of the southeast Asian nations.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Singapore, APEC Countries Issue Rules for Cross-Border Funds Sale

    By Editors | 26/02/2015

    A regional pact allowing a cross-border offering of funds within Asia Pacific is on track for implementation as Singapore and neighbouring nations in Asia Pacific issue new rules to govern the scheme.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan to Start Mandatory Corporate Responsibility Reporting

    By Editors | 19/02/2015

    The Taiwan Stock Exchange Corp will require companies to prepare corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports starting this year.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Indonesia to Issue Regulation on Definition of Foreign Banks

    By Editors | 18/02/2015

    Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority, or OJK, plans to release a regulation on the definition of foreign banks in the country, in a move that puts its policies in line with those of neighbouring nations Singapore and Malaysia.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Indonesia Seeks Bilateral Financial Services Deal with China

    By Editors | 21/01/2015

    Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority, or OJK, is expected to sign a bilateral agreement with China’s financial authority within the first three months of the year to pave the way for Indonesian lenders to expand into China.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Vietnam’s Central Bank to Push for Bank Mergers

    By Editors | 18/01/2015

    Vietnam’s central bank has intensified its bid to overhaul the country’s banking system to bolster growth, vowing to push for bank mergers and force weak institutions to shut.

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