Trading & Investment

Structural Regulation

Improving Regulatory Coordination and Cooperation – A 21st Century Approach

By Editors | 04/07/2014

Given that today’s global markets are inextricably linked, it is vital that global financial activities be regulated in a coordinated manner across borders.

Trading & Investment

MGSM Undertake Comprehensive HFT Study

By Editors | 03/07/2014

A team of financial researchers from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM) will undertake Australia’s first comprehensive study into the impact of High Frequency Trading (HFT) on the quality of Australia’s financial market.

Capital Adequacy

S. Korea to Sell $7.18 Billion in State Debts in July

By Editors | 26/06/2014

South Korea plans to issue state bonds worth about 7.3 trillion won (US$7.18 billion) in July, the finance ministry said.

Structural Regulation

The AIFMD and What it Means for the Asian Job Market

By Editors | 24/06/2014

With the full implementation of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive due shortly on 22 July, this article takes a look at how this will effect the job market in Asia.

Trading & Investment

S. Korea Expands Autonomy of Derivatives Market

By Editors | 20/06/2014

The South Korean financial regulator said it plans to launch night trading of US dollar futures, and list more futures products based on securities in a bid to promote the country’s high-risk, high-return financial sector.

Trading & Investment

India’s SEBI Issues New Guidelines on Crowdfunding

By Editors | 20/06/2014

The Securities and Exchange Board of India seeks public opinion on new guidelines for ‘crowdfunding’ or fund-raising through web-based platforms and social networking sites.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Aims to Develop Islamic Finance Market, Says Regulator

By Editors | 19/06/2014

Hong Kong is keen to further develop its Islamic finance market, a Securities and Futures Commission official said, adding that the city aims to work closely with Malaysia in enhancing its platform for Islamic finance.

Trading & Investment

China and UK Launch Direct Currency Trade

By Editors | 19/06/2014

China and the UK have started the direct trading of the yuan against the sterling, in a bid to reduce costs from currency conversions.

Structural Regulation

New Zealand Regulator Issues DIMS Licensing Guide for Smaller Advisory Firms

By Editors | 18/06/2014

Commerce Minister Craig Foss has announced changes to the regulation of discretionary investment management services to help smaller financial advisers obtain the service license.