Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

SFC Reveals Direct Pathway for HK Brokers to Deal with US Customers

By Editors | 17/08/2015

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has issued a circular describing the application procedure for certain licensed corporations to deal directly with customers in the United States.

Capital Adequacy

APRA Updates Guidelines on the Use of Restricted Banking Terms

By Editors | 17/08/2015

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has released updated guidelines in relation to the use of restricted terms in banking services.

Trading & Investment

China’s Central Bank Intervenes to Stabilise Yuan

By Editors | 14/08/2015

The People’s Bank of China ordered state banks to buy yuan, at designated rates on behalf of the monetary authorities, to stem the currency’s slide.

Structural Regulation

RBI Seeks Greater Oversight Over Co-Operative Banks

By Editors | 14/08/2015

The Reserve Bank of India has asked the government to amend laws which will allow the regulator to grant commercial bank licences to urban co-operative banks.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Court Shoots Down Challenge to Banking Regulator’s Authority

By Editors | 14/08/2015

Indonesia’s constitutional court has rejected a judicial review filed by a group challenging the legal basis for the establishment of the Financial Services Authority (OJK), saying that the regulator did not violate the 1945 Constitution.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Bank Approved for Consumer Finance JV in China

By Editors | 13/08/2015

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission has granted approval for CTBC Bank to become the first Taiwanese bank set up a consumer financing joint venture in China.

Trading & Investment

Regulatory Initiatives Responsible for Declining Bond Market Liquidity

By Editors | 13/08/2015

The Global Financial Markets Association and the Institute for International Finance have released a new report from PwC on the state of global debt market liquidity, urging regulators to revisit parts of the post-financial crisis supervisory framework.

Trading & Investment

Direct Access to India’s Mutual Fund Houses Lowers Fees for Investors

By Editors | 11/08/2015

Fund houses in India are focusing on directly selling their mutual fund schemes to investors, thereby lowering fees by cutting out distributors.

Structural Regulation

China to Inspect Online Equity Crowdfunding Platforms

By Editors | 10/08/2015

The China Securities Regulatory Commission will soon begin inspecting online equity financing platforms to address risks brought by illegal activities and help the platforms better serve the real economy.