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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.
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.
Trading & Investment
Indonesian Banks Sign Repurchasing Deal to Boost Money Market
By Editors | 18/02/2014
Indonesia’s central bank and several big commercial lenders signed a repurchase agreement, in a move to bolster the domestic money market and elevate the nation’s sovereign debt status.
Structural Regulation
Strong Financial Infrastructure Needed in Indonesia Ahead of ASEAN Integration, Regulator Says
By Editors | 04/02/2014
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) says further work is needed to strengthen Indonesia’s financial infrastructure ahead of the integration of economies in ASEAN in 2015.
Cryptocurrency
Singapore’s First Bitcoin ATM to Arrive in March Amid Regulatory Warning
By Editors | 04/02/2014
Singaporeans will be able to swap their physical dollars for Bitcoins when the first ATM for the virtual currency lands next month.
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.
Clearing & Post-Trade
RBI Grants Qualified Counterparty Status to CCIL
By Editors | 02/01/2014
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted Qualified Central Counterparty (QCCP) status to the Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL). […]
Payments & Settlements
RBA Assessment of Australian Payments System
By Editors | 11/12/2013
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has carried out its assessment of aspects of the Australian Payments System against the relevant international standards.
Structural Regulation
Asia’s Capital Markets: Strategies for Sustained Growth
By Editors | 26/11/2013
Collective industry voice reveals critical need to develop broader and deeper capital markets in the region.
Structural Regulation
RBI Governor Speaks about Banking Structure Changes
By Editors | 29/10/2013
The Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram G. Rajan today announced a 2nd quarter review of monetary policy. In his […]
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