Malaysia

Bank of Korea Joins Islamic Finance Body

By Editors | 31/03/2014

South Korea’s central bank has joined standard-setting body Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB).

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Urges SMEs to List on Bursa, Offers Incentive for Mergers

By Editors | 25/03/2014

Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI) is committed to enhancing the capacity and competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Regulator Asks Islamic Banks to Reclassify Deposits

By Editors | 21/03/2014

Islamic banking institutions get a transition period of until June next year to reclassify Islamic deposits.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

Securities / Derivatives

Algorithmic Electronic Trading in APAC

By Editors | 03/03/2014

Algorithmic electronic trading strategies in Asia appear to be poised for continued growth; however, more consistent regulatory regimes are required to promote further development of the market.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysian Banks Told to Keep Minimum 1.2% CA Allowance

By Editors | 19/02/2014

Malaysian Banks have been told to have a minimum collective assessment (CA) ratio of 1.2% by the end of next year.

Singapore Banks to Stop Setting Indonesia Foreign Exchange Reference Rate

By Editors | 18/02/2014

Banks in Singapore are to stop setting a reference rate for the Indonesian rupiah after March 27.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Mulls Tax Breaks for Corporate Bond Investors

By Editors | 09/02/2014

Indonesia is considering tax breaks for investors in local corporate bonds to boost capital markets.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand’s Stock Exchange Plans to Allow Foreign IPOs

By Editors | 24/01/2014

Thailand’s stock exchange plans to change its rules to allow foreign companies to list in Bangkok, in a bid to become a regional trading hub challenging Singapore and Hong Kong.