Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Philippines Explores Public Listing Options for Two Major State Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2024

The DOF is looking to facilitate stock market listings by LandBank and DBP, among other initiatives to further develop the capital market.

Supervision & Enforcement

FSC Korea Warns the Consumer Finance Association for Violations

By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2024

The FSC has issued a warning to the CFA and its chairman for violating the law and obstructing the FSS inspection.

Resolution & Recovery

SGX RegCo Proposes Restructuring Rule Changes for Distressed Firms

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 23/02/2024

Singapore’s bourse seeks to support the country’s efforts to be a restructuring hub amid rising insolvencies and global corporate defaults.

Trading & Investment

Regulatory Measures Not Aimed at Restricting Selling: CSRC

By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2024

The CSRC said investors’ rights to trade fairly and freely will be protected, but that it would continue to crack down on abnormal trading and illegal activities.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Bangladesh Bank Issues New Rules for Bank Boards

By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2024

No more than three members from a single family can be directors, who must all be aged 30 year old or above.

Structural Regulation

South Korea Eases FX Regulations to Attract Foreign Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/02/2024

The updated regulations will enable foreign investors easier access to local currency and simplify complex procedures.

Trading & Investment

Chinese Stock Exchanges Ramp Up Scrutiny of Quant Funds

By Mark Johnston | 22/02/2024

A new monitoring scheme and reporting requirements have been introduced for computer-driven quant funds.

Payments & Settlements

BSP Approves GCash Expansion Services to Overseas Filipinos

By Mark Johnston | 22/02/2024

Filipinos in 16 countries can now send money, pay bills and buy load using the GCash app.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Taiwan Enhances Fund Manager Rules on Conflict of Interests

By Mark Johnston | 22/02/2024

The FSC introduced seven new and refined six existing measures to prevent conflicts of interest involving managers of investment trusts.