ADVERTISEMENT
Coverage of regulatory developments, market trends, and operational standards across asset classes, financial products, and trading venues.
Structural Regulation
ASIFMA Handbook Lays Out Reform Steps for China Securitisation Market
By Garima Chitkara | 03/10/2018
Industry body calls for streamlined securitisation framework, permanence of tax exemptions, and relaxation of rules for foreign investment into China’s ABS market.
Structural Regulation
Singapore Passes Bill Enabling New VCC Fund Structure
By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2018
The Variable Capital Company structure is aimed at boosting Singapore’s status as an full-service international fund management centre.
Trading & Investment
BSE India Commences Commodity Derivatives Trading
By Editors | 02/10/2018
The BSE has become the first stock exchange in India to offer commodity trading as it launches futures contracts in gold and silver.
Structural Regulation
HK Bourse Proposes to Suspend Firms with Disclaimer, Adverse Audit Opinions
By Editors | 02/10/2018
A trading suspension would be imposed if a listed company’s auditor has issued a disclaimer or adverse opinion on the company’s financial statements.
Trading & Investment
China Seeks to Boost Interbank Bond Issuances by Foreign Institutions
By Editors | 27/09/2018
PBOC and MOF have issued guidelines clarifying the requirements for foreign governments and institutions issuing interbank bonds in China.
Trading & Investment
FTSE Russell Index to Include China, MSCI Considers Increased Weighting
By Manesh Samtani | 27/09/2018
FTSE Russell to include China A-shares in global and emerging market benchmarks in three tranches; MSCI consults on increasing China weighting over two years.
Trading & Investment
China Allows Direct Stock Investment with WMP Funds
By Garima Chitkara | 24/09/2018
The move is aimed at increasing investment into Chinese equities even as regulators take steps to reduce the risk posed by such products to bank balance sheets.
Structural Regulation
S. Korea Eyes Two More Internet-Only Banks in 2019
By Manesh Samtani | 24/09/2018
The FSC said it plans to approve two more Internet-only banks next year, a day after a bill passes allowing non-financial firms to boost their ownership stakes in such banks.
Trading & Investment
SGX Proposes New “Trade at Close” Session for Securities Market
By Editors | 24/09/2018
New five-minute trading session will allow participants to execute fixed-price orders at the closing auction price; consultation open until 11 October.
Trading & Investment
India’s NSE Signs MoU with London Stock Exchange
By Editors | 23/09/2018
The agreement seeks to create a dual listing mechanism for masala and foreign-currency bonds issued by Indian companies.
JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER
An exclusive weekly selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team.