Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Challenges in India’s Regulatory Landscape

By Peter Guy | 12/03/2015

India Regulatory Summit highlights how international financial regulations can work in a developing economy.

Trading & Investment

SGX Expands FX Footprint with RMB, Taiwan Dollar Futures

By Editors | 11/03/2015

Singapore Exchange (SGX) will add new Asian currency futures contracts to its foreign exchange (FX) futures offering, in line with the global G20 regulatory reforms in over-the-counter derivatives sector aimed at boosting trading on electronic platforms.

Capital Adequacy

Australia Regulator Mulls Financial System Inquiry Proposals

By Editors | 11/03/2015

Australia’s banking regulator is considering backing calls for banks to strengthen their balance sheets, saying it is also reviewing the impact bankers’ pay has on breeding work cultures that can potentially harm the stability of the country’s financial system.

Payments & Settlements

China’s International Payment System May Launch by End-2015

By Editors | 11/03/2015

China is expected to launch in the second half this year its much-awaited international payment system that can process cross-border yuan transactions, removing one of the biggest hurdles in internationalizing the Chinese currency, Reuters reported.

Trading & Investment

Shenzhen Stock Connect May Include ChiNext Shares

By Editors | 10/03/2015

Hong Kong’s upcoming cross-border stock trade with Shenzhen will include stocks on the high-growth small and medium enterprise (SME) board, and also possibly stocks listed on ChiNext, a NASDAQ-style board.

Trading & Investment

Thailand to Lure Foreign Companies as Bourse Opens

By Editors | 08/03/2015

Interest among potential foreign issuers in Thailand’s bourse builds up as the country inches towards releasing new rules allowing foreign firms to list in its stock market.

Structural Regulation

India’s SEBI Lays Out Roadmap, Takes on Larger Role

By Editors | 08/03/2015

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) plans to attract a larger number of retail investors towards capital markets, develop a vibrant bond market and create a unified regulatory regime for all segments of derivatives, including commodities.

Structural Regulation

India Plans to Curb RBI Role in Financial Markets

By Editors | 06/03/2015

The government has proposed to take away money market regulatory powers from the central bank and move it to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) under amendments to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act.

Structural Regulation

China Regulator Plans to Give Banks Stock Broking Licenses

By Editors | 05/03/2015

As part of reforms that will permit financial institutions to conduct mixed businesses, China plans to issue banks with brokerage licenses, Reuters reported.