Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

China Eases Asset Restructuring Rules for Listed Firms

By Editors | 12/07/2014

The China Securities Regulatory Commission is relaxing rules for listed firms to buy, sell or swap assets in a bid to encourage mergers and acquisitions in the market.

Securities / Derivatives

S. Korea Regulator to Overhaul Financial Regulations

By Editors | 11/07/2014

The South Korean top financial regulator said it will remove regulatory hurdles and outdated practices in the financial sector this year as part of efforts to boost Asia’s fourth-largest economy.

Securities / Derivatives

More Chinese Banks Hit in Money Laundering Scandal

By Editors | 10/07/2014

China Citic Bank has become the second Chinese bank accused of breaching foreign exchange rules through services that allow people to take money out of the mainland.

Securities / Derivatives

Australian Government Plans Mandatory Central Clearing of AUD Interest Rate Derivatives

By Editors | 10/07/2014

The Australian government is proposing mandatory central clearing of Australian-denominated interest rate derivatives (IRD).

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Regulator Fines Ping An for Control Failings

By Editors | 09/07/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission has fined Ping An of China Securities (Hong Kong) HK$6 million over “serious internal control deficiencies.”

Securities / Derivatives

Australian Regulator Reports on Fee Disclosure Norms for Super and Managed Investments

By Editors | 08/07/2014

Australian Securities and Investments Commission has released a report on its review of the fee and cost disclosure practices in the superannuation and managed investment industry.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Exchange Launches Liquidity Hub in Hong Kong

By Editors | 08/07/2014

Singapore Exchange has moved forward on a collaboration with the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing with the launch of SGX’s liquidity hub at the Hong Kong exchanges’ data centre.

Securities / Derivatives

Regulator SFC to Promote Hong Kong Domiciled Funds

By Editors | 08/07/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission said it will continue with its efforts to develop an asset management market for Hong Kong domiciled funds, while safeguarding investor interests through launching various regulatory initiatives.

Securities / Derivatives

Asian Regulators Enforce Global Derivatives Reporting Reforms

By Editors | 08/07/2014

Pragmatic consultation helps to improve transparency and risk management.