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Trading & Investment
China to Restrict Automated Commodity Futures Trading
By Editors | 19/09/2015
China is looking to extend its control over its onshore markets to commodities exchanges amid signs that speculators have shifted from stock markets to commodities futures.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
S. Korea Enhances Bank Internal Controls and Compliance Functions
By Editors | 19/09/2015
FSC implements new guidelines to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance functions in the banking sector.
Structural Regulation
MAS Cites Tax Concerns as ARFP Stumbling Block
By Editors | 19/09/2015
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has cited unfair tax treatments as its reason for not moving forward with the Asia Region Funds Passport scheme.
Liquidity Risk
Australia Bank Funding Costs Set to Increase
By Editors | 19/09/2015
The Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority has said banks will need to fund themselves with more expensive long-term debt over time to reduce risk to the financial system.
Credit Risk
S. Korea Enhances Lending Rate Comparison for Consumers
By Editors | 17/09/2015
Financial Supervisory Service announces various measures to improve consumers’ ability to compare lending rates posted online by financial institutions.
Trading & Investment
IOSCO Publishes Report on Investment Risk Education Practices
By Editors | 17/09/2015
The Board of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions has published its final report on Sound Practices for Investment Risk Education.
Structural Regulation
SGX Launches Listings Committees to Aid in Decisions
By Editors | 16/09/2015
The Singapore Exchange has announced the launch of a new Listings Advisory Committee, a Listings Disciplinary Committee and a Listings Appeals Committee, effective from October 7.
Alternative Markets
China Allows Insurers to Establish Private Equity Funds
By Editors | 16/09/2015
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission has issued new guidelines for insurance companies on the establishment of private equity funds that can invest in key industries supported by the government.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Urges Licensed Entities to Resolve Compliance Issues
By Editors | 16/09/2015
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has identified compliance failures by responsible entities and superannuation trustees.
Custody & Infrastructure
Why Blockchain will Disrupt Banking: 7 Questions Banks in Asia are Asking
By Editors | 15/09/2015
Blockchain technology has not only interested the banks but regulators and market participants.
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