Trading & Investment

    Coverage of regulatory developments, market trends, and operational standards across asset classes, financial products, and trading venues.

    Trading & Investment

    India Regulator to Extend Trading Hours for Agricultural Commodities

    By Editors | 18/03/2014

    The Forward Markets Commission has extended the trading hours for futures contracts of agricultural commodities.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Regulator to Ease Restrictions on Offshore Banking Units

    By Editors | 18/03/2014

    The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) is easing restrictions on the offshore banking units (OBUs) of Taiwanese lenders to boost the local asset management industry.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Exchange’s Chief Li Seeks Reform

    By Editors | 16/03/2014

    Hong Kong stock exchange chief executive Charles Li said regulators should find ways to make the city attractive for initial public offerings by new economy and technology companies.

    Trading & Investment

    China Securities Regulator Set to Allow Sale of Preferred Shares

    By Editors | 13/03/2014

    The China Securities Regulatory Commission is set to allow companies to issue preferred shares within the first half.

    Structural Regulation

    China Okays Trial of Privately Owned Banks

    By Editors | 11/03/2014

    The China Banking Regulatory Commission has approved a trial program to establish five privately-owned banks.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Regulator Relaxes Rule for Foreign Futures Trade

    By Editors | 11/03/2014

    The Financial Supervisory Commission has allowed foreign futures traders to make direct transfers of excess margin deposits between accounts with different futures commission merchants.

    Structural Regulation

    China to Move toward Registration-Based IPOs, Reform May Take Time

    By Editors | 07/03/2014

    The China Securities Regulatory Commission said it is moving toward improving the verification system of public offerings.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Seeks Industry Views on Managed Investment Schemes

    By Editors | 07/03/2014

    The Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee has released a discussion paper on managed investment schemes.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Regulator Says to Adopt Clear-Cut Criteria for Foreign Investment Approvals

    By Editors | 07/03/2014

    The Financial Supervisory Commission said it will adopt a more transparent system for approvals of foreign investment in the country.

    Trading & Investment

    Bursa Malaysia Enhances Market for Securities Borrowing and Lending, Regulated Short-Selling

    By Editors | 07/03/2014

    Bursa Malaysia Bhd has increased the number of stocks that can be traded in the country’s securities borrowing and lending (SBL) market.

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