Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Opens Debt Market to Foreign Investors

By Editors | 05/08/2015

The State Bank of Vietnam has issued new rules on debt trading which is expected to encourage foreign investors to buy non-performing loans from local financial institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Publishes Country Review of Pakistan’s Implementation of IOSCO Principles

By Editors | 01/08/2015

The International Organization of Securities Commissions has published a review of Pakistan’s implementation of IOSCO Principles, noting that its regulatory framework has undergone significant improvement in the structure and practice of regulation.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh to Launch First ETF within One Year

By Editors | 01/08/2015

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission is considering launching an ETF under existing rules for collective investment schemes.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh to Establish Clearing Corporation

By Editors | 31/07/2015

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission is drafting rules to establish a Clearing Corporation to perform clearing and settlement activities of the capital market.

Securities / Derivatives

Evolving AML and KYC Standards – Now an Integral Part of Financial Institutions

By Editors | 31/07/2015

Increasingly complex and co-dependent regulations and tax policies are changing the process of onboarding and monitoring clients and counterparties.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Start Issuing Third-Party Payment Licenses in August

By Editors | 29/07/2015

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission plans to start issuing licenses for third-party payment services in August.

Securities / Derivatives

New Rules to Allow Hedge Funds in Thailand

By Editors | 26/07/2015

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission plans to issue regulations by the end of September that would allow the launch of hedge funds and junk bond funds in a bid to keep yield-seekers from investing abroad.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand to Develop Financial Reporting Ecosystem

By Editors | 24/07/2015

The Securities and Exchange Commission is pushing ahead with its plan to develop the financial reporting ecosystem in Thailand in a bid to promote financial statement quality, improve operations of businesses and facilitate investor decision-making.

Securities / Derivatives

Nepal Draft Law Over Provincial Regulator Draws Criticism

By Editors | 24/07/2015

Nepal’s new draft law that will put financial institutions under the regulatory jurisdiction of provincial governments is drawing criticism from bankers, regulators and economists, including the central bank itself.