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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.
Structural Regulation
India to Plan Merging Regulators to Boost Bourses Oversight
By Editors | 24/01/2014
The Finance Ministry is planning to combine the stock and commodities market regulators to strengthen oversight of markets.
Supervision & Enforcement
‘Big Four’ Accounting Firms To Appeal Against SEC China Ruling
By Editors | 24/01/2014
The “Big Four” accounting firms said they will fight a ruling by the US Securities and Exchange commission suspending their Chinese units for six months.
Cryptocurrency
Indonesia Recommends Against Bitcoin Use
By Editors | 24/01/2014
The Central Bank of Indonesia have recommended against the use of Bitcoin in the country. According to the central bank, the virtual currency fails to meet a number of regulations.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Japan to Urge Banks to Appoint Outside Board Members for Transparency
By Editors | 24/01/2014
Japanese regulators plan to call on banks and their holding companies to appoint outside directors as members of their board to enhance transparency in management.
Structural Regulation
Kinetic Partners: Attitude Towards Regulation Softens, Highlights Need for Global Coordination
By Editors | 23/01/2014
Business executives’ attitude toward regulation improves, but the need for global coordination remains, a survey by consulting and advisory firm Kinetic Partners reveals.
Structural Regulation
Singapore Exchange to Introduce Circuit Breakers Next Month
By Editors | 22/01/2014
Southeast Asia’s biggest bourse is introducing circuit breakers on February 24 as an additional market safeguard.
Structural Regulation
Bursa Malaysia Plans Tighter Depository Rules
By Editors | 22/01/2014
Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd invites comments on a consultation paper seeking feedback on the proposed amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository to close dormant accounts.
Structural Regulation
Indonesia to Stimulate Financial Sector in Funding Export-Based Industries
By Editors | 22/01/2014
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) said it will strengthen its intermediation function and work toward the stability of the financial services sector in support of export-based industries and other “productive sectors.”
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