Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

Five Chinese Firms Postpone IPOs as Regulator Tightens Supervision

By Editors | 13/01/2014

Five Chinese firms announced on Monday that they had postponed their initial public offerings (IPOs) after China’s stock regulator said overnight it would strengthen its supervision of IPOs.

Supervision & Enforcement

Japan and Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation

By Editors | 10/01/2014

Japan and Mongolia exchange letters with aim of sharing expertise and experience.

Trading & Investment

Regulation Must Keep Pace with Changing Dynamics of Commodities Market

By Editors | 09/01/2014

The high and volatile global commodity prices have posed considerable challenges to the domestic monetary policy in several commodity importing countries.

Structural Regulation

China Eyes New Privately Financed Banks

By Editors | 07/01/2014

Up to five private banks will be created in China this year as it aims to open up the financial sector and raise competition in the industry. The banks will be allowed to operate on a trial basis under the supervision of Chinese banking authorities.

Resolution & Recovery

HK Consultation on Establishing Resolution Regime for Financial Institutions

By Editors | 07/01/2014

Hong Kong Government and regulators have launched the first stage of a public consultation on establishing an effective resolution regime for financial institutions, including financial market infrastructures.

Structural Regulation

CCIL Selected to Issue LEIs in India

By Editors | 07/01/2014

The Reserve Bank of India has selected the Clearing Corporation of India Ltd. (CCIL) to act as a Local Operating Unit (LOU) for issuing globally compatible Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs) in India.

Clearing & Post-Trade

US Regulator Authorises SGX for Derivatives Clearing

By Editors | 30/12/2013

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved the Singapore Exchange (SGX) as a Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), making it the first of its kind in Asia.

Structural Regulation

Japan to Implement Regulation on Financial Benchmarks

By Editors | 30/12/2013

The Tokyo Interbank Offered Rate (TIBOR) is likely to be the first benchmark to be regulated following recent study group […]

Structural Regulation

CFTC Approves Substituted Compliance for Asian Jurisdictions

By Editors | 27/12/2013

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved substituted compliance for six jurisdictions including Australia, Hong Kong and Japan.