Securities & Trading

China Regulator Tightens Rules for IPOs

The securities regulator has tightened rules for initial public offerings again, to the dismay of investment bankers who want the market to decide how shares are priced.

Hong Kong Regulators Cautious on Rising China Loans

Hong Kong regulators are imposing strict financial rules four years ahead of their expected implementation under global standards on worries some banks may be vulnerable if Chinese economy weakens significantly.

Australia’s Central Bank Governor Sounds Caution on New Threats to Stability

Global regulators are issuing more than enough regulation to stop a recurrence of a global financial crisis, said Reserve Bank of Australia governor Glenn Stevens, as he cautioned that new potentially damaging threats to global stability could be overlooked.

China Cuts Reserve Ratio for Small Banks

China has cut the amount of cash reserves some lenders must hold at the central bank to boost lending to small businesses, in a move to stimulate its slowing economy.

Indonesia’s New Ruling Likely to 
Hurt Bancassurance Business, Says Allianz

Sharia insurer Allianz Life Syariah, part of insurance giant Allianz Indonesia, has warned that a new non-bank financial regulation to be issued by the Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority later this year may hurt the life insurer’s bancassurance business.



Intraday Liquidity Monitoring: Regulatory Requirement, Risk Management Tool

As Asia-Pacific markets move to integrate Basel III standards on intraday liquidity monitoring into local requirements, financial institutions are finding it a tool for risk management and mitigation.

Taiwan Central Bank Warns of China Risk in Financial Sector

Taiwan's central bank warned of rising risk from China amid a slowing economic growth in the mainland which could adversely impact the financial sector.

Philippine Central Bank Allows Banks to Set Service Hours

The Monetary Board is allowing banks to extend operating hours and services even without securing regulatory approval.

ASEAN Exchanges Launches Three New Tradable ASEAN Indices

ASEAN Exchanges has launched an expanded FTSE ASEAN Index Series including a comprehensive suite of indices broadly covering the growing ASEAN equity market.

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