Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Head Finally Rolls at CSRC

By Samuel Riding | 21/02/2016

Xiao Gang replaced at top of securities regulator by Agricultural Bank chairman Liu Shiyu.

Structural Regulation

Tax Regulation Remains Critical Issue for Asian AIF – Augentius

By Samuel Riding | 19/02/2016

Funds in US and Europe believe issue is largely settled, but Asian uncertainty remains, research finds.

Trading & Investment

SGX Consults on Futures Trading, Derivatives Clearing Rules

By Samuel Riding | 19/02/2016

Singapore exchange asks for feedback on plans for new derivatives trading and clearing system.

Trading & Investment

OJK Regulation Targets Sharia Fund Growth

By Samuel Riding | 18/02/2016

Financial services authority expects sukuk fund regulations to bring market share above 5%.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Eases Rights Issue Rules

By Samuel Riding | 18/02/2016

Rights issues to require approval by general meeting of shareholders before being submitted to regulator.

Trading & Investment

Thailand Amending IPO Rules

By Samuel Riding | 17/02/2016

Securities regulator aims to prevent irregular post-IPO trade caused by disproportionate share allocations to company patrons.

Trading & Investment

Korea Introduces Tax-exempt Savings Account

By Samuel Riding | 17/02/2016

Holders of the new account will be able to give banks, brokers permission to make investment decisions.

Trading & Investment

Japan Lifts Government Bond Sales Limits

By Samuel Riding | 17/02/2016

Central bank moves to ease stress in government securities market.

Market Data & Technology

HKEX Launches Data Distribution Programme

By Samuel Riding | 16/02/2016

Exchange aims to promote wider availability of data for mainland China investors.