Structural Regulation

    Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.

    Payments & Settlements

    Singapore, Brunei Regulators Sign Bilateral Cooperation Pact

    By Editors | 22/04/2014

    The Monetary Authority of Singapore and its counterpart in Brunei have agreed to expand bilateral cooperation into new areas of partnership including monetary management and banking supervision.

    Trading & Investment

    Australia’s Financial System to See More Bond Issuance, Says Central Banker

    By Editors | 21/04/2014

    Australia’s top central banker sees the country’s financial system moving toward a more market-based sources of finance, particularly bond issuance.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    India’s SEBI Amends Listing Rules, Issues Detailed Corporate Governance Norms

    By Editors | 21/04/2014

    The Securities Exchange Board of India has released a circular with detailed corporate governance norms for listed companies providing stricter disclosures and protection of investor rights,

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia’s Financial Regulator to Open Online Reporting System for Companies

    By Editors | 21/04/2014

    Indonesia’s Financial Service Authority is launching an online reporting system in June that will allow listed companies to submit various reports to the authority with ease.

    Structural Regulation

    APEC Issues Consultation Paper on Asia Region Funds Passport

    By Editors | 17/04/2014

    The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) governments are seeking views on a proposal that will facilitate cross border issuing of managed investment funds within makers of key member economies.

    Trading & Investment

    S. Korean Financial Regulator to Ease IPO Requirements

    By Editors | 15/04/2014

    The Financial Services Commission plans to improve the corporate financing environment by promoting initial public offerings (IPOs) and invigorating the moribund local capital market.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong Prepares Sukuk Issuance

    By Editors | 14/04/2014

    Hong Kong is ready for Islamic bonds following the establishment of a tax framework that supports sukuk issuance, and as the government further develops a market for such bonds in the territory with the debut of a government sukuk.

    Trading & Investment

    China, Hong Kong Approve Cross-Border Stock Investment

    By Editors | 10/04/2014

    The Securities and Futures Commission and the China Securities Regulatory Commission have given their go-ahead to the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect program.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Trade Repositories: Global Market Transparency Not Yet A Reality

    By Editors | 08/04/2014

    GreySpark Partners consultant Malavika Shekar explores the options that could greatly enhance the usefulness of trade repository data and make the G20 commitment to market transparency a reality.

    Trading & Investment

    China Regulator Allows Shenzhen IPO Hopefuls Explore Shanghai Listing

    By Editors | 04/04/2014

    The China Securities Regulatory Commission is allowing companies with application to go public on the Shenzhen board to explore a Shanghai listing.

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