Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Regulator Says to Adopt Clear-Cut Criteria for Foreign Investment Approvals

    By Editors | 07/03/2014

    The Financial Supervisory Commission said it will adopt a more transparent system for approvals of foreign investment in the country.

    Trading & Investment

    Bursa Malaysia Enhances Market for Securities Borrowing and Lending, Regulated Short-Selling

    By Editors | 07/03/2014

    Bursa Malaysia Bhd has increased the number of stocks that can be traded in the country’s securities borrowing and lending (SBL) market.

    Trading & Investment

    Singapore Exchange Says Asian Index Futures Gain US CFTC Approval

    By Editors | 06/03/2014

    Singapore Exchange said U.S. investors can now trade its latest suite of Asian index futures with ease.

    Trading & Investment

    India Needs to Explore Innovative Ways to Boost Corporate Bond Market, Says Study

    By Editors | 06/03/2014

    Study highlights the lack of sufficient participation from retail and corporate investors in India’s bond market despite reforms.

    Data Privacy

    S.Korea’s Regulator to Cut More Red Tape for Foreign Financial Firms

    By Editors | 06/03/2014

    The Financial Supervisory Service chief vowed to remove regulatory hurdles for foreign financial firms operating in the country.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    India Launches Export Data Processing and Monitoring System

    By Editors | 05/03/2014

    The Reserve Bank of India has launched a comprehensive integrated computerised system for effective compliance with requirements relating to exports.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong to Launch After-Hours Renminbi Futures Trading in April

    By Editors | 04/03/2014

    The Hong Kong Stock Exchange said it will add renminbi currency futures to after-hours trading from April 7.

    Structural Regulation

    Australian Regulator Eases Compliance on Internet Securities Offers

    By Editors | 04/03/2014

    The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has released new guidelines on compliance requirements for businesses making securities offers via the internet.

    Trading & Investment

    New Zealand to Allow Crowd Funding from April

    By Editors | 04/03/2014

    The Cabinet has given its seal of approval to new crowd-funding rules which will come into effect next month.

    Market Data & Technology

    Singapore Launches BizFinx Portal and Filing of Financials in XBRL

    By Editors | 04/03/2014

    Singapore incorporated companies will be required to file a full set of financial statements in XBRL based on the revised filing requirements through the new BizFinx portal.

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