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Structural Regulation
Australian Govt-Backed CMCRC Launches Market Design Review Tool ‘Dashboard’
By Editors | 04/02/2014
The Capital Markets Cooperative Research Centre has launched a market assessment tool, Market Quality Dashboard, designed to aid regulators oversee securities markets.
Cryptocurrency
Singapore’s First Bitcoin ATM to Arrive in March Amid Regulatory Warning
By Editors | 04/02/2014
Singaporeans will be able to swap their physical dollars for Bitcoins when the first ATM for the virtual currency lands next month.
Trading & Investment
Australian Regulator Examines Risks Posed By Complex Products
By Editors | 03/02/2014
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission released a new report reviewing the risks posed by complex products and how it will work to regulate them.
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.
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