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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.
Structural Regulation
Philippines Central Bank Urges Congress to Allow Entry of More Foreign Banks
By Editors | 25/02/2014
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has asked Congress to pass a bill easing restrictions on foreign banks investing in the country.
Trading & Investment
S.Korea to Establish 20-Year Government Bond Futures by 2015, Monitor Yuan Deposits
By Editors | 24/02/2014
The Financial Services Commission plans to launch a 20-year government bond futures market by 2015 to boost derivatives trading activity.
Trading & Investment
China to Expand Yuan Trading Band This Year
By Editors | 21/02/2014
The People’s Bank of China will expand the yuan’s trading band this year and quicken convertibility on the capital account.
Structural Regulation
Myanmar to Issue Operating Licenses to at Least Five Foreign Banks in July
By Editors | 20/02/2014
The Central Bank of Myanmar mulls the granting of independent operating licenses to at least five foreign banks in July.
Reporting & Disclosures
India’s Regulator Seeks Consolidated Report on Listed Companies’ Information
By Editors | 19/02/2014
The Securities and Exchange Board of India proposes that companies prepare annual documents bearing all relevant information about their operations.
Trading & Investment
Philippine Central Bank Readies Capital Market Reforms
By Editors | 19/02/2014
The Philippine central bank is eyeing new measures to further develop the country’s capital markets.
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