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    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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