Markets & Infrastructure

    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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