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Trading & Investment
India Shortens Evening Session for Agricultural Commodities
By Editors | 08/07/2015
India’s Forward Markets Commission has shortened the evening session for agricultural commodities by two hours and delisted four contracts.
Structural Regulation
Singapore Strengthens REITs Market
By Editors | 07/07/2015
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has refined its proposals to strengthen the real estate investment trust market by imposing measures that relax investment rules and safeguard investors’ interests.
Trading & Investment
Singapore Regulator Cautions against Trading in Exchange Operator SGX
By Editors | 06/07/2015
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has warned investors to “trade with caution” on shares of the exchange operator SGX.
Capital Adequacy
Japan Banks Urged to Reduce Cross-Shareholdings
By Editors | 06/07/2015
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is urging the country’s biggest banks to reduce their cross-shareholdings in client companies.
Structural Regulation
New Outsourcing Policy Planned for India’s Key Market Entities
By Editors | 06/07/2015
SEBI will soon issue a new set of guidelines to govern outsourcing by stock exchanges and other key entities.
Anti-Money Laundering
Bangladesh Faces Difficulties Maintaining Banking Relationships
By Editors | 06/07/2015
Banks in developed countries have terminated relationships with banks in Bangladesh, presenting difficulties for international trade and finance.
Data Privacy
RBI to Allow New Type of ‘Account Aggregator’ NBFC
By Editors | 06/07/2015
The Reserve Bank of India said it will allow a new type of non-banking financial company which can act as an account aggregator to enable customers to see all accounts across multiple financial institutions in a common format.
Trading & Investment
China Creates Broker-Led Market Stabilisation Fund
By Editors | 06/07/2015
China’s securities regulator has set up its first-ever market stabilisation fund in a bid to halt the recent stock market plunge.
Structural Regulation
China Suspends IPO Listings
By Editors | 05/07/2015
China has suspended all initial public offerings in an effort to preserve market liquidity and halt the stock market’s recent plunge.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Australia Financial Planning Sector Reforms to be Announced in August
By Editors | 04/07/2015
Reforms to lift ethics, education and professionalism in the scandal-ridden financial planning industry are set to be released in August.
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