Markets & Infrastructure

    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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