Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Indonesia’s New Ruling Likely to Hurt Bancassurance Business, Says Allianz

By Editors | 09/06/2014

Sharia insurer Allianz Life Syariah, part of insurance giant Allianz Indonesia, has warned that a new non-bank financial regulation to be issued by the Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority later this year may hurt the life insurer’s bancassurance business.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Exchange Proposes New Rules for Secondary Listing

By Editors | 06/06/2014

Singapore Exchange (SGX) is proposing new rules for secondary listings in a bid to attract more companies to list on the exchange.

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Urges Asset Managers to Rely Less on Credit Rating Agencies

By Editors | 06/06/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is urging regulators to come up with specific policy action that will encourage asset managers to rely less on credit rating agencies (CRA).

Structural Regulation

Philippine Central Bank Allows Banks to Set Service Hours

By Editors | 04/06/2014

The Monetary Board is allowing banks to extend operating hours and services even without securing regulatory approval.

Trading & Investment

China Plans Crude Oil Futures Launch This Year

By Editors | 04/06/2014

China plans to launch its first crude oil futures contract this year as the nation further liberalises its capital markets.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Exchanges to Extend After-hours Futures Trading in November

By Editors | 03/06/2014

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd said it will extend after-hours futures trading by 45 minutes in a move that could attract more trading from clients in the North American and European markets.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

IOSCO Consults on Framework for Investor Education

By Editors | 03/06/2014

The need for investor education and financial literacy has never been greater than today amid a fast-evolving marketplace, says the International Organization of Securities Commissions as it issued a consultation paper seeking industry views on financial literacy.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Announces Re-appointments to the MAS Board of Directors

By Editors | 03/06/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the re-appointments of Lim Hng Kiang, the city-state’s Minister for Trade and Industry to the MAS board of directors as deputy chairman for a further period of two years with effect from 1 June 2014.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Exchanges Issues Guidance on Reverse Takeover and Acquisitions

By Editors | 03/06/2014

The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEx), through its subsidiary the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, has published a guidance letter on the application of the reverse takeover norms in its listing rules.