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Clearing & Post-Trade
IOSCO Releases Update on Clearing Report for OTC Derivatives
By Editors | 29/10/2014
The International Organization of Securities Commissions has released an update on a report that provides regulators and market participants with consolidated information on the clearing requirements of different jurisdictions.
Structural Regulation
Harmonising Regulatory Conflict
By Editors | 29/10/2014
ISDA 2014 Annual Asia Pacific Conference Part Two: Participants try to standardise derivative trading rules
Clearing & Post-Trade
Derivatives Reform Stirs Controversy
By Editors | 29/10/2014
ISDA 2014 Annual Asia Pacific Conference Part One: Revealing the reform process
Payments & Settlements
Hong Kong, France to Cooperate in Offshore Renminbi Trade
By Editors | 29/10/2014
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Banque de France have signed an agreement to cooperate in enhancing the offshore renminbi business between the two jurisdictions.
Payments & Settlements
China Allows Direct Trading of Renminbi, Singapore Dollar
By Editors | 28/10/2014
China has allowed the direct trade between its currency and the Singapore dollar, helping to boost business ties between the two economies.
Trading & Investment
HKEx Says No Firm Schedule for Shanghai-HK Stock Connect
By Editors | 25/10/2014
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing said there is no firm date for the launch of the much-awaited cross-border stock trading scheme between the Hong Kong and Shanghai bourses.
Trading & Investment
India’s SEBI Allows Some Brokers to Take Proprietary Positions in FX Trade
By Editors | 23/10/2014
India’s securities regulator said stock brokers that are not with banks can take proprietary positions in currency derivatives as long as they do not exceed 15% of total open interest or not over $50 million.
Trading & Investment
Asian Banks, Investors Request Notice on Cross-Border Stock Trade
By Editors | 23/10/2014
Regulatory concerns surrounding the Shanghai-Hong Kong stock connect including the issue of tax on share gains have compelled asset managers and banks to ask the city’s regulator for a month’s notice before implementing the cross-border stock scheme.
Payments & Settlements
Australia Eyes Real-time Pay Methods
By Editors | 23/10/2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia and the banking industry are looking to change the payment methods in the country to deliver real-time, accessible fund transfers to the community.
Resolution & Recovery
Why Don’t We Just Ban Financial Volatility?
By Peter Guy | 23/10/2014
Another regulatory step forward could actually cause more systemic problems than it seeks to solve.
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