Structural Regulation

    Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.

    Trading & Investment

    China Opens Domestic Bond Market to Foreign Banks

    By Editors | 26/09/2015

    The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has said it will for the first time allow offshore banks to issue yuan-denominated […]

    Structural Regulation

    New ASIC Funding Proposal May Hurt Stockbrokers

    By Editors | 26/09/2015

    The Stockbrokers Association of Australia has warned that proposals to increase industry funding of the corporate regulator may impose greater costs on brokerage firms, prompting more industry rationalisation and stifling innovation.

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    Thailand Consults on New Underwriting Rules

    By Editors | 26/09/2015

    Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comments on draft amendments to underwriting rules, which seek to promote flexibility and prevent conflicts of interest.

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    Nepal Central Bank to Be Sole Banking Regulator

    By Editors | 25/09/2015

    Nepal Rastra Bank – the country’s central bank – will be the sole regulator for banks and financial institutions under the new constitution unveiled on Sunday.

    Trading & Investment

    China May Allow QDII Funds to Also Invest At Home

    By Editors | 25/09/2015

    China is considering an innovative plan to allow QDIIs to launch funds which can invest in securities both at home and abroad.

    Structural Regulation

    APRA Consults on Points of Presence Statistics

    By Editors | 25/09/2015

    The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has released a consultation package proposing to either streamline or cease the Points of Presence statistics and data collection.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Consults on Lower Income Consumer Credit

    By Editors | 25/09/2015

    The Australian government is requesting comment from the public on small amount credit contract laws to ensure that the regulatory framework strikes the right balance between consumers and lenders.

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    Malaysia Securities Laws Amendments Come Into Force

    By Editors | 25/09/2015

    The securities laws amendments will to facilitate innovative fundraising structures, enhance investor protection, clarify responsibilities of issuers and advisers, and expand supervisory powers.

    Trading & Investment

    MAS Enhances Regulatory Safeguards for Investors

    By Editors | 25/09/2015

    The Monetary Authority of Singapore will proceed with enhancements to its regulatory framework for safeguarding investors’ interests.

    Structural Regulation

    China to Ease Market Access Rules for Investors

    By Editors | 25/09/2015

    China has decided to adopt the “negative list” national market access system, to effectively grant more freedom to investors and boost market appeal.

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