Markets & Infrastructure

    Trading & Investment

    China Grants Foreign Central Banks Access to Onshore Yuan Market

    By Editors | 15/09/2015

    The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has said it will allow foreign central banks to enter China’s onshore interbank foreign exchange market, in a move to further liberalise its currency regime.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Commissions Capabilities Review of ASIC

    By Editors | 11/09/2015

    Australia’s government has commissioned a capabilities review to to examine, and make recommendations on how efficiently and effectively ASIC operates.

    Structural Regulation

    Pakistan Consults on New Broker Inspection Regime

    By Editors | 11/09/2015

    The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan is planning to implement a new inspection regime for stock brokers in October.

    Payments & Settlements

    Indonesia to Ease Banking Restrictions on Foreigners

    By Editors | 10/09/2015

    Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority will allow foreigners to open dollar savings accounts at local banks in a bid to further improve foreign exchange liquidity in the country.

    Trading & Investment

    India’s MAT Ruling Welcomed by Industry

    By Editors | 09/09/2015

    Government’s decision to waive the controversial minimum alternate tax on capital gains made by foreign investors retrospectively welcomed by cross-section of industry.

    Payments & Settlements

    Myanmar to Adopt Real-Time Clearing and Settlement

    By Editors | 09/09/2015

    The Central Bank of Myanmar is planning to adopt a real-time gross settlement system for the first time by the end of this year.

    Trading & Investment

    Bombay Stock Exchange Allows Roll-Over of Securities Loans

    By Editors | 09/09/2015

    The Bombay Stock Exchange has launched a roll-over facility for securities lending and borrowing in a bid to increase participation in the currently very shallow SLB market.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Malaysia Launches New Fintech Initiative

    By Editors | 09/09/2015

    Malaysia’s Securities Commission has announced a new initiative aimed at driving interest towards the development of financial technology sector.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong-China Trading Links to Be Delayed

    By Editors | 08/09/2015

    Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing chief says the recent turmoil in China’s equity market will delay future programs to connect Hong Kong with the mainland markets.

    Trading & Investment

    China Cuts Dividend Tax for Long Term Investors

    By Editors | 08/09/2015

    China will remove personal income tax on dividends for shareholders who hold stocks for more than a year, in a bid to encourage longer-term investment in equities.

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