Markets & Infrastructure

    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.

    Trading & Investment

    China to Expand Yuan Trading Band This Year

    By Editors | 21/02/2014

    The People’s Bank of China will expand the yuan’s trading band this year and quicken convertibility on the capital account.

    Structural Regulation

    Myanmar to Issue Operating Licenses to at Least Five Foreign Banks in July

    By Editors | 20/02/2014

    The Central Bank of Myanmar mulls the granting of independent operating licenses to at least five foreign banks in July.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    India’s Regulator Seeks Consolidated Report on Listed Companies’ Information

    By Editors | 19/02/2014

    The Securities and Exchange Board of India proposes that companies prepare annual documents bearing all relevant information about their operations.

    Trading & Investment

    Philippine Central Bank Readies Capital Market Reforms

    By Editors | 19/02/2014

    The Philippine central bank is eyeing new measures to further develop the country’s capital markets.

    Trading & Investment

    Singapore Banks to Stop Setting Indonesia Foreign Exchange Reference Rate

    By Editors | 18/02/2014

    Banks in Singapore are to stop setting a reference rate for the Indonesian rupiah after March 27.

    Trading & Investment

    ASIFMA Launches New Asset Management Group

    By Editors | 18/02/2014

    With the launch of a new asset management group, ASIFMA aims to act as a collective voice of the asset management industry in the region.

    Trading & Investment

    Indonesian Banks Sign Repurchasing Deal to Boost Money Market

    By Editors | 18/02/2014

    Indonesia’s central bank and several big commercial lenders signed a repurchase agreement, in a move to bolster the domestic money market and elevate the nation’s sovereign debt status.

    Cryptocurrency

    Bitcoin Resumes Trade in Thailand As Central Bank Softens Stance on Virtual Currency

    By Editors | 17/02/2014

    Bitcoin Co resumed operations in Thailand after the central bank said the cryptocurrency does not fall under the regulation of the Ministry of Finance.

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