Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

China Approves 12 New IPOs Earlier than Usual

By Editors | 10/12/2014

The China Securities Regulatory Commission has approved the initial public offerings of 12 companies, in a move that could temper fluctuations in markets.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

S. Korea Plans to Launch Consumer Financial Protection Agency

By Editors | 08/12/2014

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) said it will establish an independent state-run agency responsible for consumer protection in the financial sector next year.

Trading & Investment

Japan Exchange, SGX in Partnership to Offer New Derivatives

By Editors | 03/12/2014

Japan Exchange Group, Inc and Singapore Exchange have signed a letter of intent to collaborate in the the joint development of markets including the derivatives and commodities, and strengthen their partnership.

Resolution & Recovery

A Closer Look at ISDA’s Proposed Stay on Derivatives Settlement

By Peter Guy | 03/12/2014

An interview with ISDA reveals and clarifies how the industry seeks to end ‘too big to fail’.

Trading & Investment

S. Korean Regulator to Support Crowdfunding

By Editors | 02/12/2014

Financial Services Commission chairman Shin Je-yoon said raising funds via social network services or crowdfunding can turn venture ideas to actual businesses and is a necessary new source of funding.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

China Probes Stock Market Regulator Official

By Editors | 02/12/2014

China is investigating a senior official of the country’s chief securities regulator on allegations of violating the law, with local media linking the probe to approvals of company listings.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Regulator to Back 8 Financial Firms in Asia Expansion

By Editors | 02/12/2014

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission said it will pick eight financial holding firms which it could build into regional players in Asia through the provision of regulatory incentives.

Structural Regulation

China’s Securities Regulator to Unveil New IPO Rules

By Editors | 01/12/2014

The China Securities Regulatory Commission said it has concluded drafting the rules for a new approval management system for initial public offerings in the country’s bourses.

Trading & Investment

India’s SEBI to Urge Cash-Rich Firms to Pay Dividends

By Editors | 28/11/2014

The Securities and Exchange Board of India said it plans to ask listed cash-rich companies to pay shareholder dividends, and adopt the practice as part of company policy.