Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Consults on Preserving Eight Class Orders

    By Editors | 02/10/2015

    The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has released two consultation papers proposing to remake eight class orders that are due to expire over the next three years.

    Structural Regulation

    Tribunal Scraps SEBI Selection for Mutual Fund Self-Regulator

    By Editors | 02/10/2015

    The Securities Appellate Tribunal has asked the Securities and Exchange Board India to scrap and restart the selection process for a self-regulatory organisation for mutual fund distributors.

    Trading & Investment

    India to Increase Foreign Investment Limit for Govt. Bonds

    By Editors | 01/10/2015

    The Reserve Bank of India will increase the foreign investment limit in central government securities to 5 percent of the outstanding stock by March 2018, including for foreign investors.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Issues Final Guidelines for Commodity Brokers

    By Editors | 01/10/2015

    The Securities and Exchange Board of India has reportedly issued final norms for traders of commodity derivatives exchanges.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKMA-SFC Consult on Mandatory Clearing and Reporting for OTC Derivatives

    By Editors | 01/10/2015

    Consultation paper introduces first phase of mandatory clearing and second phase of mandatory reporting under new OTC regime.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI-FMC Merger Takes Effect to Create Unified Regulator

    By Editors | 30/09/2015

    Merger is aimed at streamlining regulations and curbing speculation in the commodities market.

    Structural Regulation

    India Exempts Foreign Companies from MAT

    By Editors | 30/09/2015

    The Finance Ministry has decided to exempt foreign companies from paying the Minimum Alternate Tax if they do not have a permanent establishment in India, in a bid to boost investor confidence.

    Structural Regulation

    Chinese State-Owned Firms Invite Foreign Investment

    By Editors | 28/09/2015

    China has announced it is inviting foreign investors to participate in the country’s reforms to reorganise state-owned enterprises and improving its security review mechanisms.

    Trading & Investment

    Regulatory Arbitrage: The Next Big Wave in China

    By Peter Guy | 28/09/2015

    The ability to exploit or position trading positions ahead of regulatory changes will emerge as a source of competitive advantage.

    Trading & Investment

    Thailand Boosts Capital Market Access with Innovation

    By Editors | 28/09/2015

    SEC wants to ensure regulatory framework of the Thai capital market does not impede new developments.

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