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Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Urges Licensed Entities to Resolve Compliance Issues
By Editors | 16/09/2015
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has identified compliance failures by responsible entities and superannuation trustees.
Custody & Infrastructure
Why Blockchain will Disrupt Banking: 7 Questions Banks in Asia are Asking
By Editors | 15/09/2015
Blockchain technology has not only interested the banks but regulators and market participants.
Trading & Investment
China Grants Foreign Central Banks Access to Onshore Yuan Market
By Editors | 15/09/2015
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has said it will allow foreign central banks to enter China’s onshore interbank foreign exchange market, in a move to further liberalise its currency regime.
Structural Regulation
Australia Commissions Capabilities Review of ASIC
By Editors | 11/09/2015
Australia’s government has commissioned a capabilities review to to examine, and make recommendations on how efficiently and effectively ASIC operates.
Structural Regulation
Pakistan Consults on New Broker Inspection Regime
By Editors | 11/09/2015
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan is planning to implement a new inspection regime for stock brokers in October.
Payments & Settlements
Indonesia to Ease Banking Restrictions on Foreigners
By Editors | 10/09/2015
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority will allow foreigners to open dollar savings accounts at local banks in a bid to further improve foreign exchange liquidity in the country.
Trading & Investment
India’s MAT Ruling Welcomed by Industry
By Editors | 09/09/2015
Government’s decision to waive the controversial minimum alternate tax on capital gains made by foreign investors retrospectively welcomed by cross-section of industry.
Payments & Settlements
Myanmar to Adopt Real-Time Clearing and Settlement
By Editors | 09/09/2015
The Central Bank of Myanmar is planning to adopt a real-time gross settlement system for the first time by the end of this year.
Trading & Investment
Bombay Stock Exchange Allows Roll-Over of Securities Loans
By Editors | 09/09/2015
The Bombay Stock Exchange has launched a roll-over facility for securities lending and borrowing in a bid to increase participation in the currently very shallow SLB market.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Malaysia Launches New Fintech Initiative
By Editors | 09/09/2015
Malaysia’s Securities Commission has announced a new initiative aimed at driving interest towards the development of financial technology sector.
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