Structural Regulation

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

    Payments & Settlements

    Taiwan Regulator Allows Use of Dual-Currency Credit Cards

    By Editors | 04/04/2014

    The Financial Supervisory Commission has relaxed rules on credit card use, allowing banks to issue dual-currency credit cards to clients.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEx, China Bourse in Talks on Mutual Market Access

    By Editors | 03/04/2014

    Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing said it is in talks to boost cooperation with mainland counterparts on mutual access, but no agreement has been reached.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKEx Announces Senior Management Changes

    By Editors | 01/04/2014

    Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) has appointed Gerald Greiner as advisory chairman for Group Clearing and Regulatory Affairs and chief compliance officer of the exchange.

    Structural Regulation

    New Zealand Marks New Era for Financial Markets

    By Editors | 01/04/2014

    Commerce Minister Craig Foss is welcoming a new era for New Zealand’s financial markets as the Financial Markets Conduct Act comes into force today.

    Structural Regulation

    India Regulator Extends Foreign Portfolio Investor Rule Implementation to June

    By Editors | 01/04/2014

    India’s capital market regulator has pushed the implementation of the Foreign Portfolio Investor rules by two months to June.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Tightens Disclosure Norms in Company Annual Reports

    By Editors | 31/03/2014

    Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) has issued stricter disclosure guidelines in company annual reports aimed at improving accountability and promoting transparency.

    Structural Regulation

    Bank of Korea Joins Islamic Finance Body

    By Editors | 31/03/2014

    South Korea’s central bank has joined standard-setting body Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB).

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    New Zealand Regulator: New Policies Keep Investors Informed on Unsolicited Offers

    By Editors | 27/03/2014

    The Financial Markets Authority reported that new regulations are assisting investors to make better informed decisions about unsolicited or low ball offers.

    Structural Regulation

    Management Changes at Monetary Authority of Singapore

    By Editors | 27/03/2014

    The Monetary Authority of Singapore announced senior management changes within the organisation.

    Structural Regulation

    India’s Market Regulator Issues Stricter Disclosure Norms for Mutual Funds

    By Editors | 27/03/2014

    Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has asked mutual fund houses to make monthly disclosures about the assets they manage to boost transparency.

    JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

    An exclusive weekly selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team.