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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.
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