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Securities / Derivatives
Thailand’s Stock Exchange Plans to Allow Foreign IPOs
By Editors | 24/01/2014
Thailand’s stock exchange plans to change its rules to allow foreign companies to list in Bangkok, in a bid to become a regional trading hub challenging Singapore and Hong Kong.
Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia Recommends Against Bitcoin Use
By Editors | 24/01/2014
The Central Bank of Indonesia have recommended against the use of Bitcoin in the country. According to the central bank, the virtual currency fails to meet a number of regulations.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Plans Tighter Depository Rules
By Editors | 22/01/2014
Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd invites comments on a consultation paper seeking feedback on the proposed amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository to close dormant accounts.
Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia to Stimulate Financial Sector in Funding Export-Based Industries
By Editors | 22/01/2014
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) said it will strengthen its intermediation function and work toward the stability of the financial services sector in support of export-based industries and other “productive sectors.”
Securities / Derivatives
CIMB & BPI Capital Issues Bolster Loss-Absorption Buffers in Run-up to Basel III
By Editors | 20/01/2014
The expansion plans of Malaysia-based CIMB Group and Philippines-based BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands, rated BBB-), and their transition to Basel III, is driving them to raise capital, says Fitch Ratings.
Securities / Derivatives
Meeting the New Regulatory Challenges – Faster and Deeper Regulatory Reporting Requirements
By Editors | 20/01/2014
Regulation Asia spoke with James Stewart, the General Manager for Asia-Pacific Compliance at Wolters Kluwer Financial, to find out how banks can make changes more effectively in order to meet the new requirements.
Securities / Derivatives
Volcker Rule to Put Asian Liquidity to the Test
By Editors | 18/01/2014
Changes made by US regulators to the Volcker rule in December could constrain liquidity in Asia’s immature capital markets and put Wall Street firms at a disadvantage to local competitors.
Securities / Derivatives
Bank Negara Malaysia to Issue Consultation Paper on Retail Lending Rates
By Editors | 17/01/2014
Bank Negara Malaysia consults the financial industry on a new reference rate framework to replace the base lending rate quoted by financial institutions in the pricing of retail loans.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan and Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation
By Editors | 10/01/2014
Japan and Mongolia exchange letters with aim of sharing expertise and experience.
Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia Transfers Banking Regulatory Duties to OJK
By Editors | 03/01/2014
Bank Indonesia (BI) transfers banking regulatory and supervisory functions to Financial Service Authority (OJK).
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