Markets & Infrastructure

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.”