Securities & Trading
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IOSCO Issues 2nd IBOR Review
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia February 29, 2016Study finds most recommendations on governance, transparency and accountability have been implemented.
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APRA Consults on Non-centrally Cleared Derivative Margins, Risk Mitigation
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia February 26, 2016Regulator expects only a small number of institutions to exceed proposed minimum qualifying levels.
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Hong Kong Expands Short Position Reporting Rules
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia February 25, 2016SFC expands position reporting to all securities that can be shorted; sets collective investment scheme threshold at HKD30 million.
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ASEAN Cross-border Trading Link Holds Little Appeal
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia February 25, 2016Indonesian regulator says Jakarta exchange won’t join yet due to low volumes, lack of post trade linkage.
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Japan to Switch Bitcoin Status from Commodity to Currency
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia February 25, 2016Change will allow Bitcoin as a form of payment, exchange for legal tender.
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IOSCO to Set up Regional Hub in Malaysia
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia February 23, 2016Organisation confirms decision, plans for China’s G20 presidency at two-day meeting.
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High Level of Compliance with New Philippines Securities Rules
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia February 22, 2016Regulator says 88 of 133 firms meet new regulations despite objections from brokers and dealers association.
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SGX Consults on Futures Trading, Derivatives Clearing Rules
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia February 19, 2016Singapore exchange asks for feedback on plans for new derivatives trading and clearing system.
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Vietnam to Launch Debt Trading Floors
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia February 18, 2016Central bank aims for debt trading to resolve non-performing loan issues.
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HKEX Launches Data Distribution Programme
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia February 17, 2016Exchange aims to promote wider availability of data for mainland China investors.
