Structural Regulation

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Hong Kong Exchanges Revises Corporate Governance Norms to Boost Risk Management

By Editors | 23/06/2014

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is proposing to revise corporate governance norms relating to internal controls, with the plan to require companies to place greater emphasis on risk management.

Trading & Investment

S. Korea Expands Autonomy of Derivatives Market

By Editors | 20/06/2014

The South Korean financial regulator said it plans to launch night trading of US dollar futures, and list more futures products based on securities in a bid to promote the country’s high-risk, high-return financial sector.

Trading & Investment

India’s SEBI Issues New Guidelines on Crowdfunding

By Editors | 20/06/2014

The Securities and Exchange Board of India seeks public opinion on new guidelines for ‘crowdfunding’ or fund-raising through web-based platforms and social networking sites.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Regulator to Amend Disclosure Norms for HK-Shanghai Stock Scheme

By Editors | 19/06/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission plans to revise guidelines that will exempt companies from certain disclosure obligations.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Aims to Develop Islamic Finance Market, Says Regulator

By Editors | 19/06/2014

Hong Kong is keen to further develop its Islamic finance market, a Securities and Futures Commission official said, adding that the city aims to work closely with Malaysia in enhancing its platform for Islamic finance.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan to Ease Rules on Securities Houses

By Editors | 18/06/2014

The Financial Supervisory Commission plans to ease investment restrictions on securities houses, allowing them more flexibility to expand overseas and grow into regional champions.

Structural Regulation

Australian Regulator Extends Super Fund Fee Disclosure

By Editors | 18/06/2014

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has moved the deadline back to July 2015 for superannuation funds and management investment schemes to comply with fee and cost disclosure requirements.

Structural Regulation

New Zealand Regulator Issues DIMS Licensing Guide for Smaller Advisory Firms

By Editors | 18/06/2014

Commerce Minister Craig Foss has announced changes to the regulation of discretionary investment management services to help smaller financial advisers obtain the service license.

Trading & Investment

Australia’s Fund Managers to Pursue Asia Region Funds Passport in S. Korea

By Editors | 17/06/2014

Australia’s top fund managers will lead high level discussions with South Korean officials and chief executives on how they can develop closer ties in financial services.