Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

MAS Cites Tax Concerns as ARFP Stumbling Block

By Editors | 19/09/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has cited unfair tax treatments as its reason for not moving forward with the Asia Region Funds Passport scheme.

Structural Regulation

SGX Launches Listings Committees to Aid in Decisions

By Editors | 16/09/2015

The Singapore Exchange has announced the launch of a new Listings Advisory Committee, a Listings Disciplinary Committee and a Listings Appeals Committee, effective from October 7.

Alternative Markets

China Allows Insurers to Establish Private Equity Funds

By Editors | 16/09/2015

The China Insurance Regulatory Commission has issued new guidelines for insurance companies on the establishment of private equity funds that can invest in key industries supported by the government.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Urges Licensed Entities to Resolve Compliance Issues

By Editors | 16/09/2015

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has identified compliance failures by responsible entities and superannuation trustees.

Trading & Investment

China Grants Foreign Central Banks Access to Onshore Yuan Market

By Editors | 15/09/2015

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has said it will allow foreign central banks to enter China’s onshore interbank foreign exchange market, in a move to further liberalise its currency regime.

Structural Regulation

Australia Commissions Capabilities Review of ASIC

By Editors | 11/09/2015

Australia’s government has commissioned a capabilities review to to examine, and make recommendations on how efficiently and effectively ASIC operates.

Structural Regulation

Pakistan Consults on New Broker Inspection Regime

By Editors | 11/09/2015

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan is planning to implement a new inspection regime for stock brokers in October.

Trading & Investment

India’s MAT Ruling Welcomed by Industry

By Editors | 09/09/2015

Government’s decision to waive the controversial minimum alternate tax on capital gains made by foreign investors retrospectively welcomed by cross-section of industry.

Trading & Investment

Bombay Stock Exchange Allows Roll-Over of Securities Loans

By Editors | 09/09/2015

The Bombay Stock Exchange has launched a roll-over facility for securities lending and borrowing in a bid to increase participation in the currently very shallow SLB market.