Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Regulator to Review Rules on Alternative Liquidity Pools

    By Editors | 28/02/2014

    The Securities and Futures Commission has begun a two-month consultation concerning the future regulation of alternative liquidity pools (ALPs), also known as dark pools.

    Structural Regulation

    S.Korea’s Financial Regulator Seeks Regulation Overhaul

    By Editors | 27/02/2014

    The Financial Supervisory Service said it would seek to drastically ease regulatory restrictions on the country’s financial sector to boost the industry.

    Trading & Investment

    Singapore, UK to Launch Private Sector Dialogue to Boost Offshore Renminbi Market

    By Editors | 25/02/2014

    The United Kingdom and Singapore have agreed to set up a UK-Singapore Financial Dialogue to deepen financial and economic cooperation between the two countries.

    Structural Regulation

    China Plans Overhaul of Securities Commission to Boost Efficiency

    By Editors | 25/02/2014

    China plans to overhaul its securities regulator to create a more effective oversight of its fast-developing capital markets.

    Cryptocurrency

    Japan’s Financial Authorities Refuse to Intervene in Bitcoin Case

    By Editors | 25/02/2014

    Japanese financial authorities decline to take responsibility for the crypto-currency.

    Payments & Settlements

    Australia signs Bilateral Local Currency Swap Agreement with the Bank of Korea

    By Editors | 25/02/2014

    The Reserve Bank of Australia signed a bilateral local currency swap agreement with the Bank of Korea, allowing for the exchange of local currencies between the banks even in times of financial stress.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Australian Securities Regulator Calls for Tougher Penalties for White-Collar Crime

    By Editors | 25/02/2014

    The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has called for tougher penalties to combat corporate misconduct.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Regulator to Relax Offshore Expansion Rules for Securities Firms

    By Editors | 25/02/2014

    The Financial Supervisory Commission plans to relax rules as early as next quarter to facilitate securities firms’ reinvestment efforts overseas.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines Central Bank Urges Congress to Allow Entry of More Foreign Banks

    By Editors | 25/02/2014

    The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has asked Congress to pass a bill easing restrictions on foreign banks investing in the country.

    Trading & Investment

    S.Korea to Establish 20-Year Government Bond Futures by 2015, Monitor Yuan Deposits

    By Editors | 24/02/2014

    The Financial Services Commission plans to launch a 20-year government bond futures market by 2015 to boost derivatives trading activity.

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