Markets & Infrastructure

Market Data & Technology

Singapore Launches BizFinx Portal and Filing of Financials in XBRL

By Editors | 04/03/2014

Singapore incorporated companies will be required to file a full set of financial statements in XBRL based on the revised filing requirements through the new BizFinx portal.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Securities Regulator Amends Takeovers and Mergers Code

By Editors | 04/03/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission has amended the Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Repurchases to bring them in line with the Companies Ordinance.

Trading & Investment

Algorithmic Electronic Trading in APAC

By Editors | 03/03/2014

Algorithmic electronic trading strategies in Asia appear to be poised for continued growth; however, more consistent regulatory regimes are required to promote further development of the market.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Regulator to Review Rules on Alternative Liquidity Pools

By Editors | 28/02/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission has begun a two-month consultation concerning the future regulation of alternative liquidity pools (ALPs), also known as dark pools.

Structural Regulation

S.Korea’s Financial Regulator Seeks Regulation Overhaul

By Editors | 27/02/2014

The Financial Supervisory Service said it would seek to drastically ease regulatory restrictions on the country’s financial sector to boost the industry.

Trading & Investment

Singapore, UK to Launch Private Sector Dialogue to Boost Offshore Renminbi Market

By Editors | 25/02/2014

The United Kingdom and Singapore have agreed to set up a UK-Singapore Financial Dialogue to deepen financial and economic cooperation between the two countries.

Structural Regulation

China Plans Overhaul of Securities Commission to Boost Efficiency

By Editors | 25/02/2014

China plans to overhaul its securities regulator to create a more effective oversight of its fast-developing capital markets.

Cryptocurrency

Japan’s Financial Authorities Refuse to Intervene in Bitcoin Case

By Editors | 25/02/2014

Japanese financial authorities decline to take responsibility for the crypto-currency.

Payments & Settlements

Australia signs Bilateral Local Currency Swap Agreement with the Bank of Korea

By Editors | 25/02/2014

The Reserve Bank of Australia signed a bilateral local currency swap agreement with the Bank of Korea, allowing for the exchange of local currencies between the banks even in times of financial stress.