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Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.
Trading & Investment
India Bourse Offers Incentives to Boost ETF Segment
By Editors | 17/10/2015
The National Stock Exchange of India has started its new incentive scheme for market makers to boost liquidity in exchange traded funds.
Structural Regulation
Withholding Tax on Bank Transactions is Illegal, says Pakistan Economy Watch
By Editors | 17/10/2015
Independent forum Pakistan Economy Watch says the withholding tax imposed on bank transactions is illegal and unethical, and violates the basic rights of the banked population.
Structural Regulation
Super Funds Oppose Plan for Independent Directors
By Editors | 16/10/2015
Union-backed superannuation funds are urging Australia’s prime minister to scrap new legislation which would force them to ensure that one-third of directors including the chairman are independent.
Trading & Investment
Super Funds, Tax Policy Holding Back Bond Market
By Editors | 16/10/2015
David Murray has pointed the finger at superannuation fund trustees and a distortive tax system for Australia’s underdeveloped corporate bond market, which he says is hurting companies and retirees.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Seeks to End Rating Suspensions by Agencies
By Editors | 16/10/2015
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has asked credit rating agencies to suggest ways to avoid rating suspensions if a company stops providing adequate information.
Structural Regulation
Thailand Consults on Revised Crowdfunding Rules
By Editors | 14/10/2015
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comments on proposed revisions to crowdfunding rules which have been in effect since May 2015.
Clearing & Post-Trade
SFC Chairman Pushes for OTC Derivatives Reform
By Editors | 14/10/2015
The chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission says there is no room for delay in the implementation of OTC derivatives reforms as international standards need to be met.
Payments & Settlements
Breaking Away From a US Dollar Dominated World
By Peter Guy | 13/10/2015
CIPS translates into geopolitical, transnational banking power by obviating American oversight.
Trading & Investment
China Drafts New Rules to Govern Automated Trading
By Editors | 12/10/2015
China has issued draft regulations governing automated trading on three exchanges which include the adoption of a net daily purchase quota for some securities.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong to Streamline Fund Authorisation Process
By Editors | 12/10/2015
Intention to promote fund providers’ self-compliance and reduce the overall processing time without compromising investor protection.
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