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Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.
Structural Regulation
Myanmar to Issue Operating Licenses to at Least Five Foreign Banks in July
By Editors | 20/02/2014
The Central Bank of Myanmar mulls the granting of independent operating licenses to at least five foreign banks in July.
Reporting & Disclosures
India’s Regulator Seeks Consolidated Report on Listed Companies’ Information
By Editors | 19/02/2014
The Securities and Exchange Board of India proposes that companies prepare annual documents bearing all relevant information about their operations.
Trading & Investment
Philippine Central Bank Readies Capital Market Reforms
By Editors | 19/02/2014
The Philippine central bank is eyeing new measures to further develop the country’s capital markets.
Trading & Investment
Singapore Banks to Stop Setting Indonesia Foreign Exchange Reference Rate
By Editors | 18/02/2014
Banks in Singapore are to stop setting a reference rate for the Indonesian rupiah after March 27.
Trading & Investment
ASIFMA Launches New Asset Management Group
By Editors | 18/02/2014
With the launch of a new asset management group, ASIFMA aims to act as a collective voice of the asset management industry in the region.
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin Resumes Trade in Thailand As Central Bank Softens Stance on Virtual Currency
By Editors | 17/02/2014
Bitcoin Co resumed operations in Thailand after the central bank said the cryptocurrency does not fall under the regulation of the Ministry of Finance.
Clearing & Post-Trade
LME/HKEx Launches Trade Reporting Service LMEwire, Meets EMIR Deadline
By Editors | 16/02/2014
LME Clear launches new trade-reporting service and meets the February 12 deadline set out by the European Market Infrastructure Regulation.
Structural Regulation
India’s Market Regulator Revamps Corporate Governance Norms, Mutual Fund Rules
By Editors | 14/02/2014
The Securities and Exchange Board of India introduces changes in the corporate governance code and mutual fund industry rules.
Structural Regulation
China Central Bank Seeks Regulatory Checks on Internet Finance
By Editors | 11/02/2014
The People’s Bank of China is leading an effort to come up with regulations that will govern China’s growing internet finance sector.
Structural Regulation
IOSCO Consults on Revisions to Code for Credit Rating Agencies
By Editors | 11/02/2014
International Organisation of Securities Commission (IOSCO) has called for enhanced provisions in the code of conduct for credit rating agencies.
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