SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Bitcoin Resumes Trade in Thailand As Central Bank Softens Stance on Virtual Currency

    By Editors | 17/02/2014

    Bitcoin Co resumed operations in Thailand after the central bank said the cryptocurrency does not fall under the regulation of the Ministry of Finance.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan Ensures Strict Compliance in Banks, Looks Into Card Issuers’ Risk Management

    By Editors | 14/02/2014

    The Financial Regulatory Commission is urging financial firms to appoint vice-president level compliance officers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Asia Lags in Anti-Money Laundering Controls, KPMG Survey Says

    By Editors | 13/02/2014

    A study highlights inconsistency in the implementation of anti-money laundering controls amid widely promoted global approach.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Indonesia Launches Roadmap on Good Corporate Governance

    By Editors | 13/02/2014

    The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has issued a roadmap to promote good corporate governance.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Vietnam PM Urges Commercial Banks to List Shares on Local Bourse

    By Editors | 11/02/2014

    Vietnam Prime Minister has called on the nation’s commercial banks to list their shares on the local bourse in a bid to boost transparency.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Indonesia Mulls Tax Breaks for Corporate Bond Investors

    By Editors | 09/02/2014

    Indonesia is considering tax breaks for investors in local corporate bonds to boost capital markets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippine Regulator Mulls Tighter Guidelines on Real Estate Loans

    By Editors | 07/02/2014

    The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) plans stricter guidelines on banks’ exposure to the real estate sector as the country’s property market continues to boom.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Pakistan Stock Exchange Seeks Better Data Security, Investigates Staff Access

    By Editors | 06/02/2014

    Karachi Stock Exchange is investigating whether staff profited from years of unauthorised access to real time trading data that has rocketed more than 450% since 2009.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Capital Markets Consultancy GreySpark Partners Expands into Australia

    By Editors | 06/02/2014

    Global capital markets consultancy GreySpark Partners has expanded its Asia-Pacific operations with the opening of a Sydney office which will also act as an advisory hub for OTC derivatives clearing.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan Regulator Eases Investment Rules for Offshore Banking Unit Business

    By Editors | 06/02/2014

    The Financial Supervisory Commission has lifted restrictions governing the types of investments available to nonresident investors, in a move that would boost the nation’s local asset management industry.

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