Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

New Malaysia Capital Rules to Affect Banking Groups, says Fitch

By Editors | 22/10/2015

Malaysia’s extension of Basel III capital adequacy requirements to financial holding companies will affect most major banking groups.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Expects Myanmar Banking Deal by Year-End

By Editors | 18/10/2015

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) expects to seal a bilateral deal with Myanmar’s banking regulator before the end of the year.

Securities / Derivatives

Withholding Tax on Bank Transactions is Illegal, says Pakistan Economy Watch

By Editors | 17/10/2015

Independent forum Pakistan Economy Watch says the withholding tax imposed on bank transactions is illegal and unethical, and violates the basic rights of the banked population.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Consults on Revised Crowdfunding Rules

By Editors | 14/10/2015

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comments on proposed revisions to crowdfunding rules which have been in effect since May 2015.

Securities / Derivatives

Three Wave Regulation: Sibos Day 1 Plenary

By Editors | 13/10/2015

Yawar Shah’s opening remarks focus attention on financial crime compliance and market infrastructure growth.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam to Shorten Securities Settlement to T+2

By Editors | 07/10/2015

Vietnam’s State Securities Commission has directed the Vietnam Securities Depository to shorten settlement time for transactions from the current three days to two.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Consults on Foreign Investment Products

By Editors | 07/10/2015

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking comment on draft rules for providing investment services in foreign currency denominated products also offered overseas.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Finalises Rules to Establish Clearing Corp

By Editors | 07/10/2015

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission has finalised draft rules to establish a separate company to perform clearing and settlement activities for both the bourses.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Issues New Policy Document on Compliance

By Editors | 05/10/2015

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has released new policy requirements on compliance for financial institutions which will come into effect on January 1, 2017.