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Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Securities Regulator Amends Takeovers and Mergers Code
By Editors | 04/03/2014
The Securities and Futures Commission has amended the Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Repurchases to bring them in line with the Companies Ordinance.
Trading & Investment
Algorithmic Electronic Trading in APAC
By Editors | 03/03/2014
Algorithmic electronic trading strategies in Asia appear to be poised for continued growth; however, more consistent regulatory regimes are required to promote further development of the market.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Regulator to Review Rules on Alternative Liquidity Pools
By Editors | 28/02/2014
The Securities and Futures Commission has begun a two-month consultation concerning the future regulation of alternative liquidity pools (ALPs), also known as dark pools.
Structural Regulation
S.Korea’s Financial Regulator Seeks Regulation Overhaul
By Editors | 27/02/2014
The Financial Supervisory Service said it would seek to drastically ease regulatory restrictions on the country’s financial sector to boost the industry.
Trading & Investment
Singapore, UK to Launch Private Sector Dialogue to Boost Offshore Renminbi Market
By Editors | 25/02/2014
The United Kingdom and Singapore have agreed to set up a UK-Singapore Financial Dialogue to deepen financial and economic cooperation between the two countries.
Structural Regulation
China Plans Overhaul of Securities Commission to Boost Efficiency
By Editors | 25/02/2014
China plans to overhaul its securities regulator to create a more effective oversight of its fast-developing capital markets.
Cryptocurrency
Japan’s Financial Authorities Refuse to Intervene in Bitcoin Case
By Editors | 25/02/2014
Japanese financial authorities decline to take responsibility for the crypto-currency.
Payments & Settlements
Australia signs Bilateral Local Currency Swap Agreement with the Bank of Korea
By Editors | 25/02/2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia signed a bilateral local currency swap agreement with the Bank of Korea, allowing for the exchange of local currencies between the banks even in times of financial stress.
Supervision & Enforcement
Australian Securities Regulator Calls for Tougher Penalties for White-Collar Crime
By Editors | 25/02/2014
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has called for tougher penalties to combat corporate misconduct.
Trading & Investment
Taiwan Regulator to Relax Offshore Expansion Rules for Securities Firms
By Editors | 25/02/2014
The Financial Supervisory Commission plans to relax rules as early as next quarter to facilitate securities firms’ reinvestment efforts overseas.
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