Securities & Trading
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Leading Banks Join Fenergo in Addressing Industry Challenges
Editors, Regulation Asia November 9, 2015Complexity of multi-jurisdictional entity data is presenting financial institutions with inconsistencies between international and local rules and restrictions.
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New Malaysia Capital Rules to Affect Banking Groups, says Fitch
Editors, Regulation Asia October 22, 2015Malaysia’s extension of Basel III capital adequacy requirements to financial holding companies will affect most major banking groups.
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Indonesia Expects Myanmar Banking Deal by Year-End
Editors, Regulation Asia October 18, 2015Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) expects to seal a bilateral deal with Myanmar's banking regulator before the end of the year.
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Withholding Tax on Bank Transactions is Illegal, says Pakistan Economy Watch
Editors, Regulation Asia October 17, 2015Independent 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.
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Thailand Consults on Revised Crowdfunding Rules
Editors, Regulation Asia October 14, 2015Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comments on proposed revisions to crowdfunding rules which have been in effect since May 2015.
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Three Wave Regulation: Sibos Day 1 Plenary
Editors, Regulation Asia October 13, 2015Yawar Shah's opening remarks focus attention on financial crime compliance and market infrastructure growth.
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Vietnam to Shorten Securities Settlement to T+2
Editors, Regulation Asia October 7, 2015Vietnam’s State Securities Commission has directed the Vietnam Securities Depository to shorten settlement time for transactions from the current three days to two.
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Thailand Consults on Foreign Investment Products
Editors, Regulation Asia October 7, 2015Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking comment on draft rules for providing investment services in foreign currency denominated products also offered overseas.
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Bangladesh Finalises Rules to Establish Clearing Corp
Editors, Regulation Asia October 7, 2015The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission has finalised draft rules to establish a separate company to perform clearing and settlement activities for both the bourses.
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Malaysia Issues New Policy Document on Compliance
Editors, Regulation Asia October 5, 2015Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has released new policy requirements on compliance for financial institutions which will come into effect on January 1, 2017.
