Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia Seeks Bilateral Financial Services Deal with China

    By Editors | 21/01/2015

    Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority, or OJK, is expected to sign a bilateral agreement with China’s financial authority within the first three months of the year to pave the way for Indonesian lenders to expand into China.

    Trading & Investment

    China Issues Rules on Entrusted Lending, Curbs Margin Trade

    By Editors | 19/01/2015

    China’s regulators have tightened supervision of entrusted lending and margin finance in a bid to curb excessive leverage in buying mainland stocks.

    Structural Regulation

    China Plans to Allow More Firms to List Overseas

    By Editors | 19/01/2015

    China Securities Regulatory Commission plans to allow more Chinese companies to list overseas and pledged increased collaboration with Hong Kong in developing the capital markets.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong Exchanges to Install New Trading Controls

    By Editors | 18/01/2015

    Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. plans to introduce new trading controls to make the securities and derivatives markets more efficient and globally competitive.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Hong Kong’s SFC, ESMA Sign Central Counterparties Deal

    By Editors | 18/01/2015

    The Securities and Futures Commission and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have agreed to enhance cooperation in overseeing Hong Kong-established central counter parties seeking recognition by ESMA.

    Alternative Markets

    New Regulatory Trends Threatening China Private Equity Managers

    By Peter Guy | 15/01/2015

    Due diligence needs to dramatically improve to meet legal obligations and listing requirements.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Should Bankers Even Be Paid?

    By Peter Guy | 15/01/2015

    Regulators have embarked on a long and winding crusade to control bankers’ salaries.

    Trading & Investment

    Singapore to Introduce Smaller Board Lots from January 19

    By Editors | 13/01/2015

    The SGX will cut the standard lot size from 1000 shares to 100, allowing more people to invest in stocks with a smaller capital outlay.

    Alternative Markets

    Taiwan Regulator Plans Crowdfunding Platform for Entrepreneurs

    By Editors | 13/01/2015

    The Financial Supervisory Commission has announced a plan to launch a crowdfunding platform to back young and creative entrepreneurs.

    Trading & Investment

    China to Launch First Stock Options

    By Editors | 13/01/2015

    China will start trading its first stock options next month in a bid to boost the development of the country’s capital markets.

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