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Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Regulator Issues Circular on Cross-Border Business Activities
By Editors | 29/01/2014
The Securities and Futures Commission reminds licensed corporations to maintain effective policies, procedures and controls to monitor and ensure regulatory compliance in relation to their cross-border business activities.
Structural Regulation
IOSCO Issues Recommendations on Protection of Client Assets
By Editors | 29/01/2014
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has released a final report on client asset protection to guide regulators in the supervision of intermediaries holding client assets.
Trading & Investment
Hong Kong Regulator Seeks Public Views on REIT Investment Scope
By Editors | 28/01/2014
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission is seeking public opinion on proposals to expand the investment scope of real estate investment trusts (REITs).
Cybersecurity
Hong Kong Regulator Releases Circular on Internet Trading, Hacking Risks
By Editors | 28/01/2014
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission calls on corporations to enhance IT security controls to reduce internet hacking risks.
Trading & Investment
Singapore Opens RQFII License for Local Financial Institutions
By Editors | 28/01/2014
The Monetary Authority of Singapore introduces Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (RQFII) license, bolstering the country’s credentials as an offshore yuan hub.
Structural Regulation
China Mulls Tobin Tax on Foreign-Currency Transactions
By Editors | 26/01/2014
China is considering measures, including a levy on spot foreign-currency transactions, to curb speculative capital flows.
Trading & Investment
Thailand’s Stock Exchange Plans to Allow Foreign IPOs
By Editors | 24/01/2014
Thailand’s stock exchange plans to change its rules to allow foreign companies to list in Bangkok, in a bid to become a regional trading hub challenging Singapore and Hong Kong.
Structural Regulation
India to Plan Merging Regulators to Boost Bourses Oversight
By Editors | 24/01/2014
The Finance Ministry is planning to combine the stock and commodities market regulators to strengthen oversight of markets.
Supervision & Enforcement
‘Big Four’ Accounting Firms To Appeal Against SEC China Ruling
By Editors | 24/01/2014
The “Big Four” accounting firms said they will fight a ruling by the US Securities and Exchange commission suspending their Chinese units for six months.
Cryptocurrency
Indonesia Recommends Against Bitcoin Use
By Editors | 24/01/2014
The Central Bank of Indonesia have recommended against the use of Bitcoin in the country. According to the central bank, the virtual currency fails to meet a number of regulations.
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