Trading & Investment

Trading & Investment

Singapore Exchange to Eventually Allow One-Share Trading

By Editors | 19/02/2015

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) will eventually let investors trade one share at a time, said executive vice-president Chew Sutat, although such policy would depend on the readiness of the market.

Trading & Investment

India’s RBI Lifts Import Ban of Gold Coins, Medallions by Banks

By Editors | 18/02/2015

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has lifted the ban on imports of gold coins and medallions by banks and trading houses.

Trading & Investment

Singapore Sets Out Plan to Boost Crowdfunding

By Editors | 17/02/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has set out a proposal that will give companies easier access to alternative sources of funding through securities-based crowdfunding (SCF).

Trading & Investment

HKEx Plans to Add More HK Stocks in Cross-Border Link

By Editors | 10/02/2015

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd plans to add more stocks to be traded under the Shanghai-Hong Kong cross border trading scheme ahead of the proposed opening of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong link within the year.

Structural Regulation

Foreign Investment Regulatory Regime in China Undergoing Revolutionary Changes

By Peter Guy | 09/02/2015

Draft proposals of new laws are the biggest in ten years and will streamline and clarify regulations in order to open up the economy.

Trading & Investment

Singapore Regulator Says Prospectuses Should Be in Plain English

By Editors | 05/02/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is urging issuers of financial products to write their prospectuses in plain English, and present information in a clear, concise and logical manner to better help investors make informed investment decisions.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Readies Direct Stock Link with Shenzhen

By Editors | 03/02/2015

Hong Kong’s top regulator said preparations are under way to connect the city’s stock exchange with Shenzhen’s stock market, similar to the cross-border stock trading scheme with Shanghai.

Structural Regulation

Singapore, UK Open Dialogue on Offshore RMB, Islamic Finance

By Editors | 02/02/2015

Singapore has opened discussions with the United Kingdom on deepening cooperation on financial regulatory reforms and market developments on offshore renminbi (RMB), infrastructure funding, Islamic finance, insurance, and asset management.

Alternative Markets

Singapore Exchange, Clearbridge Ink Crowdfunding Platform Deal

By Editors | 27/01/2015

Singapore Exchange said it is partnering with venture capital firm Clearbridge Accelerator Pte Ltd to develop a capital-raising platform for entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises in Asia.