Markets & Infrastructure

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

S. Korea Appoints New Financial Watchdog Head

By Editors | 18/11/2014

South Korea’s top financial regulatory body has named Zhin Woong-seop, president of the Korea Finance Corp, as head of the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS).

Market Data & Technology

IOSCO Consults on Post-Trade Transparency in CDS Market

By Editors | 18/11/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commission is seeking industry views on a report that studies the potential impact of mandatory post-trade transparency in the credit default swaps (CDS) market.

Structural Regulation

Australian Regulator Plans to Cut Red Tape and Boost Disclosures

By Editors | 17/11/2014

Australian Securities and Investments Commission has issued guidelines aimed at making it easier for businesses to deliver financial services disclosures electronically.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Consults on New Listing Rules for Ace Market

By Editors | 17/11/2014

Bursa Malaysia Berhad is revising the listing rules for the ACE market, aimed at boosting the competitiveness of the country’s secondary stock market.

Trading & Investment

China Allows Tax Breaks on Shanghai-HK Stock Link

By Editors | 17/11/2014

China has waived the payment of taxes on profits made from the Shanghai-Hong Kong stock cross border trading scheme, in a move aimed at encouraging more investors to buy stocks in both bourses.

Payments & Settlements

HKMA Removes Daily RMB Conversion Limit – A Closer Look

By Peter Guy | 14/11/2014

The decision reveals its role in China’s overall plan to evolve the RMB into an international investment currency.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong to Lift Daily Limit on Yuan Conversion

By Editors | 13/11/2014

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said it is removing the daily limit for converting the city’s currency to Chinese yuan when the landmark Shanghai-Hong Kong stock trade program is launched on Monday.

Structural Regulation

Private Equity and AIFMD: The Journey Has Only Just Begun

By Editors | 11/11/2014

For non-EU funds marketing into Europe, the AIFMD is a full of potential pitfalls. Managers must get to grips with the complexities of reporting and conquer the confusion that still reigns.

Market Risk

The Risks of Regulating Risk Taking

By Peter Guy | 11/11/2014

Interview with a leading risk consultant explains the state of regulation for global and Asian banks.