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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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