Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Australia Consults on Lower Income Consumer Credit

By Editors | 25/09/2015

The Australian government is requesting comment from the public on small amount credit contract laws to ensure that the regulatory framework strikes the right balance between consumers and lenders.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Securities Laws Amendments Come Into Force

By Editors | 25/09/2015

The securities laws amendments will to facilitate innovative fundraising structures, enhance investor protection, clarify responsibilities of issuers and advisers, and expand supervisory powers.

Trading & Investment

MAS Enhances Regulatory Safeguards for Investors

By Editors | 25/09/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore will proceed with enhancements to its regulatory framework for safeguarding investors’ interests.

Structural Regulation

China to Ease Market Access Rules for Investors

By Editors | 25/09/2015

China has decided to adopt the “negative list” national market access system, to effectively grant more freedom to investors and boost market appeal.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Global Regulators Release Progress Report on CCP Workplan

By Editors | 25/09/2015

The FSB, BCBS, CPMI and IOSCO have released a progress report on their work to enhance the resilience, recovery planning and resolvability of central counterparties.

Trading & Investment

UK Chancellor Plans for Trading Link with China

By Editors | 25/09/2015

British Chancellor George Osborne has announced a “landmark feasibility study” to explore how to link the UK and China stock […]

Alternative Markets

Thai Asset Managers to Offer Hedge Funds Next Year

By Editors | 24/09/2015

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is drafting rules to allow Thai asset management companies to offer hedge funds locally.

Credit Risk

SEBI to Enhance Disclosures by Credit Rating Agencies

By Editors | 23/09/2015

Plan to implement a mechanism for prompt and proper disclosures of changes to credit ratings of listed firms, in a bid to safeguard investor interests.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Japan Clearing Corp Seeks CFTC Clearing Exemption

By Editors | 23/09/2015

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is seeking public comment on a petition by Japan Securities Clearing Corporation for exemption from registration as a derivatives clearing organisation.