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Trading & Investment
Indonesian Banks Sign Repurchasing Deal to Boost Money Market
By Editors | 18/02/2014
Indonesia’s central bank and several big commercial lenders signed a repurchase agreement, in a move to bolster the domestic money market and elevate the nation’s sovereign debt status.
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin Resumes Trade in Thailand As Central Bank Softens Stance on Virtual Currency
By Editors | 17/02/2014
Bitcoin Co resumed operations in Thailand after the central bank said the cryptocurrency does not fall under the regulation of the Ministry of Finance.
Clearing & Post-Trade
LME/HKEx Launches Trade Reporting Service LMEwire, Meets EMIR Deadline
By Editors | 16/02/2014
LME Clear launches new trade-reporting service and meets the February 12 deadline set out by the European Market Infrastructure Regulation.
Structural Regulation
India’s Market Regulator Revamps Corporate Governance Norms, Mutual Fund Rules
By Editors | 14/02/2014
The Securities and Exchange Board of India introduces changes in the corporate governance code and mutual fund industry rules.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Taiwan Ensures Strict Compliance in Banks, Looks Into Card Issuers’ Risk Management
By Editors | 14/02/2014
The Financial Regulatory Commission is urging financial firms to appoint vice-president level compliance officers.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Indonesia Launches Roadmap on Good Corporate Governance
By Editors | 13/02/2014
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has issued a roadmap to promote good corporate governance.
Structural Regulation
China Central Bank Seeks Regulatory Checks on Internet Finance
By Editors | 11/02/2014
The People’s Bank of China is leading an effort to come up with regulations that will govern China’s growing internet finance sector.
Operational Risk
Regulatory Change Slows Growth Among Financial Services Firms, SunGard Survey Says
By Editors | 11/02/2014
A new report from SunGard highlights how regulatory change is second only to market volatility as an executive issue for financial services firms.
Structural Regulation
IOSCO Consults on Revisions to Code for Credit Rating Agencies
By Editors | 11/02/2014
International Organisation of Securities Commission (IOSCO) has called for enhanced provisions in the code of conduct for credit rating agencies.
Trading & Investment
Japan Brokers Seek Revamp on Savings Accounts
By Editors | 11/02/2014
Japanese brokers are urging the regulator to revamp a scheme that waives taxes on investments of up to 1 million yen for five years.
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