Markets & Infrastructure

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.

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.