Trading & Investment

Structural Regulation

New Zealand Approves News Regulations for Financial Markets Reform

By Editors | 04/11/2014

New Zealand’s Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith has confirmed the approval of the second phase of the Financial Markets Conduct Act, which covers additional rules on disclosures and issuance of financial products.

Trading & Investment

Progress on Regulating SEF Trading

By Editors | 04/11/2014

ISDA 2014 Annual Asia Pacific Conference Part Three: Examining SEF trading trends

Structural Regulation

SGX Streamlines Rules for Secondary-Listed Firms

By Editors | 01/11/2014

Singapore Exchange is relaxing rules for secondary-listed companies to encourage more listings in the southeast Asian city.

Payments & Settlements

China Allows Direct Trading of Renminbi, Singapore Dollar

By Editors | 28/10/2014

China has allowed the direct trade between its currency and the Singapore dollar, helping to boost business ties between the two economies.

Trading & Investment

HKEx Says No Firm Schedule for Shanghai-HK Stock Connect

By Editors | 25/10/2014

The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing said there is no firm date for the launch of the much-awaited cross-border stock trading scheme between the Hong Kong and Shanghai bourses.

Trading & Investment

India’s SEBI Allows Some Brokers to Take Proprietary Positions in FX Trade

By Editors | 23/10/2014

India’s securities regulator said stock brokers that are not with banks can take proprietary positions in currency derivatives as long as they do not exceed 15% of total open interest or not over $50 million.

Trading & Investment

Asian Banks, Investors Request Notice on Cross-Border Stock Trade

By Editors | 23/10/2014

Regulatory concerns surrounding the Shanghai-Hong Kong stock connect including the issue of tax on share gains have compelled asset managers and banks to ask the city’s regulator for a month’s notice before implementing the cross-border stock scheme.

Resolution & Recovery

Why Don’t We Just Ban Financial Volatility?

By Peter Guy | 23/10/2014

Another regulatory step forward could actually cause more systemic problems than it seeks to solve.

Structural Regulation

Australian Regulator Clarifies Rules for Foreign Firms Offering Securities

By Editors | 14/10/2014

Australian Securities and Investments Commission has issued guidelines for foreign companies making offers of CHESS Depository Interests (CDIs) over their shares and options to investors in Australia.