Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

India Allows Increased Foreign Investment in Government Bonds

By Editors | 03/02/2014

India has doubled the sub-limit available to long-term investors of government bonds to $10 billion in a bid to boost overseas capital inflows.

Trading & Investment

Hedge Funds in APAC: Legal and Regulatory Treatment

By Editors | 03/02/2014

How regulatory initiatives in Asia-Pacific are affecting the development of different types of fund and hedge fund structures.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Regulator Issues Circular on Cross-Border Business Activities

By Editors | 29/01/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission reminds licensed corporations to maintain effective policies, procedures and controls to monitor and ensure regulatory compliance in relation to their cross-border business activities.

Structural Regulation

IOSCO Issues Recommendations on Protection of Client Assets

By Editors | 29/01/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has released a final report on client asset protection to guide regulators in the supervision of intermediaries holding client assets.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Regulator Seeks Public Views on REIT Investment Scope

By Editors | 28/01/2014

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission is seeking public opinion on proposals to expand the investment scope of real estate investment trusts (REITs).

Cybersecurity

Hong Kong Regulator Releases Circular on Internet Trading, Hacking Risks

By Editors | 28/01/2014

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission calls on corporations to enhance IT security controls to reduce internet hacking risks.

Trading & Investment

Singapore Opens RQFII License for Local Financial Institutions

By Editors | 28/01/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore introduces Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (RQFII) license, bolstering the country’s credentials as an offshore yuan hub.

Structural Regulation

China Mulls Tobin Tax on Foreign-Currency Transactions

By Editors | 26/01/2014

China is considering measures, including a levy on spot foreign-currency transactions, to curb speculative capital flows.

Trading & Investment

Thailand’s Stock Exchange Plans to Allow Foreign IPOs

By Editors | 24/01/2014

Thailand’s stock exchange plans to change its rules to allow foreign companies to list in Bangkok, in a bid to become a regional trading hub challenging Singapore and Hong Kong.