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Structural Regulation

ESMA Issues Final Draft Regulatory Technical Standards for Non-EU Counterparties

By Editors | 19/11/2013

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued final draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) related to derivative transactions by […]

Structural Regulation

Malaysia’s Central Bank Opens Beijing Rep Office

By Editors | 19/11/2013

Bank Negara Malaysia announced the opening of its representative office in Beijing by Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of International […]

Trading & Investment

S. Korea Plans Change to Short Selling Regulation

By Editors | 15/11/2013

The South Korean financial regulator the Financial Services Commission (FSC) plans to lift the ban on short selling of financial […]

Structural Regulation

New Zealand Consults on New Licences

By Editors | 15/11/2013

The Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (the Act) introduces licensing for providers offering certain types of financial services. The Financial […]

Structural Regulation

ASIC’s Perspective on Self Managed Super Fund Regulation

By Editors | 08/11/2013

A speech given by John Price, Commissioner of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to the The Institute of […]

Structural Regulation

RBI Eases Rules for Foreign Banks

By Editors | 08/11/2013

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given the green-light to Foreign Banks to expand their presence in the country. […]

Clearing & Post-Trade

MAS Approve DTCC Trade Depository in Singapore

By Editors | 06/11/2013

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has announced it has received approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) […]

Clearing & Post-Trade

ESMA Publishes APAC CCPs Request for Recognition

By Editors | 06/11/2013

ESMA published November 5th a list of central counterparties (CCP) established in non-EEA countries which have applied for recognition under […]

Structural Regulation

IFSB-IOSCO-SC Collaborate on Disclosure Requirements for Islamic Capital Market Products

By Editors | 04/11/2013

The Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB), the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) have […]