Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

India Relaxes IPO Rules, Makes Grading Mechanism Voluntary

By Editors | 05/02/2014

The Securities and Board Exchange of India (SEBI) is relaxing listing rules to boost its dormant primary market.

Structural Regulation

Strong Financial Infrastructure Needed in Indonesia Ahead of ASEAN Integration, Regulator Says

By Editors | 04/02/2014

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) says further work is needed to strengthen Indonesia’s financial infrastructure ahead of the integration of economies in ASEAN in 2015.

Structural Regulation

Australian Govt-Backed CMCRC Launches Market Design Review Tool ‘Dashboard’

By Editors | 04/02/2014

The Capital Markets Cooperative Research Centre has launched a market assessment tool, Market Quality Dashboard, designed to aid regulators oversee securities markets.

Cryptocurrency

Singapore’s First Bitcoin ATM to Arrive in March Amid Regulatory Warning

By Editors | 04/02/2014

Singaporeans will be able to swap their physical dollars for Bitcoins when the first ATM for the virtual currency lands next month.

Trading & Investment

Australian Regulator Examines Risks Posed By Complex Products

By Editors | 03/02/2014

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission released a new report reviewing the risks posed by complex products and how it will work to regulate them.

Trading & Investment

India Allows Increased Foreign Investment in Government Bonds

By Editors | 03/02/2014

India has doubled the sub-limit available to long-term investors of government bonds to $10 billion in a bid to boost overseas capital inflows.

Trading & Investment

Hedge Funds in APAC: Legal and Regulatory Treatment

By Editors | 03/02/2014

How regulatory initiatives in Asia-Pacific are affecting the development of different types of fund and hedge fund structures.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Regulator Issues Circular on Cross-Border Business Activities

By Editors | 29/01/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission reminds licensed corporations to maintain effective policies, procedures and controls to monitor and ensure regulatory compliance in relation to their cross-border business activities.

Structural Regulation

IOSCO Issues Recommendations on Protection of Client Assets

By Editors | 29/01/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has released a final report on client asset protection to guide regulators in the supervision of intermediaries holding client assets.