Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

CSRC Considers Lifting IPO Suspension

By Editors | 04/10/2015

The China Securities Regulatory Commission is considering the resumption of initial public offerings, after halting approvals since July amid a domestic stock market meltdown.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand Reports on First Year of New Conduct Regime

By Editors | 04/10/2015

The Financial Markets Authority has issued the first annual report under the new Financial Markets Conduct Act, highlighting progress in delivering a modern and flexible approach to regulating financial services.

Structural Regulation

S. Korea Considers Approvals for Internet-Only Banks

By Editors | 04/10/2015

Three consortiums led by IT firms have applied for preliminary licenses to launch the country’s first Internet-only banks.

Credit Risk

MAS Proposes Margin Requirements for Non-Centrally Cleared OTC Derivatives

By Editors | 03/10/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued a consultation paper proposing to implement margin requirements for non-centrally cleared OTC derivative trades to reduce counterparty credit risks.

Trading & Investment

FX Benchmark Reforms Make Good Progress, says FSB

By Editors | 03/10/2015

The Financial Stability Board has published a progress report on implementation of its September 2014 recommendations for reforms to foreign exchange benchmarks.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI Issues New Rules for Commodity Exchanges

By Editors | 02/10/2015

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has announced a comprehensive risk management framework for national commodity exchanges to bring them on par with the regulations for equity exchanges.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Consults on Preserving Eight Class Orders

By Editors | 02/10/2015

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has released two consultation papers proposing to remake eight class orders that are due to expire over the next three years.

Structural Regulation

Tribunal Scraps SEBI Selection for Mutual Fund Self-Regulator

By Editors | 02/10/2015

The Securities Appellate Tribunal has asked the Securities and Exchange Board India to scrap and restart the selection process for a self-regulatory organisation for mutual fund distributors.

Trading & Investment

India to Increase Foreign Investment Limit for Govt. Bonds

By Editors | 01/10/2015

The Reserve Bank of India will increase the foreign investment limit in central government securities to 5 percent of the outstanding stock by March 2018, including for foreign investors.