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Structural Regulation
Singapore, UK Open Dialogue on Offshore RMB, Islamic Finance
By Editors | 02/02/2015
Singapore has opened discussions with the United Kingdom on deepening cooperation on financial regulatory reforms and market developments on offshore renminbi (RMB), infrastructure funding, Islamic finance, insurance, and asset management.
Credit Risk
IOSCO Sets Risk Standards for Non-Cleared OTC Derivatives
By Editors | 29/01/2015
The International Organization of Securities Commissions has finalized its risk mitigation standards for uncleared over-the-counter derivatives.
Structural Regulation
S. Korea Plans to Allow Investment in Internet-only Banks
By Editors | 28/01/2015
South Korea plans to revise local banking laws that will allow Internet-only banks to operate in the country.
Alternative Markets
Singapore Exchange, Clearbridge Ink Crowdfunding Platform Deal
By Editors | 27/01/2015
Singapore Exchange said it is partnering with venture capital firm Clearbridge Accelerator Pte Ltd to develop a capital-raising platform for entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises in Asia.
Emerging Prudential Risks
China Banking Regulator Plans Major Revamp
By Editors | 26/01/2015
The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) said it began a major restructuring of its departments for the first time in view of more regulatory and structural changes in the banking industry.
Structural Regulation
Thinking Alongside Jamie Dimon
By Peter Guy | 26/01/2015
What is good for JPMorgan is good for America?
Structural Regulation
US Approves SGX’s Board of Trade Registration
By Editors | 23/01/2015
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved Singapore Exchanges’ (SGX) registration as a Foreign Board of Trade (FBOT), allowing US-based clients access to SGX’s derivatives trading platform.
Structural Regulation
Indonesia Seeks Bilateral Financial Services Deal with China
By Editors | 21/01/2015
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority, or OJK, is expected to sign a bilateral agreement with China’s financial authority within the first three months of the year to pave the way for Indonesian lenders to expand into China.
Trading & Investment
China Issues Rules on Entrusted Lending, Curbs Margin Trade
By Editors | 19/01/2015
China’s regulators have tightened supervision of entrusted lending and margin finance in a bid to curb excessive leverage in buying mainland stocks.
Structural Regulation
China Plans to Allow More Firms to List Overseas
By Editors | 19/01/2015
China Securities Regulatory Commission plans to allow more Chinese companies to list overseas and pledged increased collaboration with Hong Kong in developing the capital markets.
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