Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Indonesia’s Five-Year Plan May Consolidate Islamic Banks

By Editors | 26/05/2015

Indonesia is preparing a five-year plan to develop Islamic finance by encouraging the three large state-owned Islamic banks ‎to merge, a move that could spur smaller players to link up in order to remain competitive.

Trading & Investment

China Plans to Pilot New Overseas Investment Scheme in Six Cities

By Editors | 25/05/2015

China will soon launch a new pilot scheme in six cities allowing individuals to invest directly overseas in property, stocks and bond markets.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Court to Decide on Fate of Banking Regulator

By Editors | 24/05/2015

Indonesia’s constitutional court is expected to decide soon on whether the Financial Services Authority (OJK) can continue to supervise the country’s banking industry.

Structural Regulation

China to Start Cross-Border Mutual Fund Scheme with Hong Kong on July 1

By Editors | 22/05/2015

From July, funds from Hong Kong and China can be sold in each other’s markets, after regulators officially endorsed the launch of the much-awaited mutual fund recognition scheme.

Alternative Markets

India’s SEBI Picks Narayana Murthy to Lead Startup Funding Platform

By Editors | 21/05/2015

India’s capital markets regulator has named Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy to head an 18-member panel that will prepare a new regulatory framework for startups and alternative investments.

Clearing & Post-Trade

S. Korea Eyes Launch of Electronic Securities System by 2019

By Editors | 21/05/2015

S. Korea plans to launch an electronic securities system by 2019 to cut costs and enhance transparency in transacting securities, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) said.

Sustainable Finance

Japan Expands Aid for Asia’s Infrastructure to $110 Billion, as China Backs AIIB

By Editors | 21/05/2015

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe unveiled on Thursday a plan to expand Japan’s financing for infrastructure projects in Asia to $110 billion, as China spearheads a new regional investment bank.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Plans Commodities Link with China

By Editors | 20/05/2015

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEx) is exploring the possibility of setting up a commodities link with mainland China similar to the the city’s stock connect program with Shanghai.

Trading & Investment

Euronext, Shenzhen Stock Exchange Sign MOU to Jointly Develop ETPs

By Editors | 20/05/2015

Euronext and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange announced a MOU to jointly develop Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) in China and the Euronext markets.