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Hong Kong Aims to Develop Islamic Finance Market, Says Regulator
Editors, Regulation Asia June 19, 2014Hong 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.
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China and UK Launch Direct Currency Trade
Editors, Regulation Asia June 19, 2014China and the UK have started the direct trading of the yuan against the sterling, in a bid to reduce costs from currency conversions.
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Taiwan to Ease Rules on Securities Houses
Editors, Regulation Asia June 18, 2014The Financial Supervisory Commission plans to ease investment restrictions on securities houses, allowing them more flexibility to expand overseas and grow into regional champions.
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Australian Regulator Extends Super Fund Fee Disclosure
Editors, Regulation Asia June 18, 2014The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has moved the deadline back to July 2015 for superannuation funds and management investment schemes to comply with fee and cost disclosure requirements.
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New Zealand Regulator Issues DIMS Licensing Guide for Smaller Advisory Firms
Editors, Regulation Asia June 18, 2014Commerce Minister Craig Foss has announced changes to the regulation of discretionary investment management services to help smaller financial advisers obtain the service license.
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Australia’s Fund Managers to Pursue Asia Region Funds Passport in S. Korea
Editors, Regulation Asia June 17, 2014Australia’s top fund managers will lead high level discussions with South Korean officials and chief executives on how they can develop closer ties in financial services.
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Vietnam State Bank Imposes Fee on Cash Deposits
Editors, Regulation Asia June 17, 2014The State Bank of Vietnam has proposed new rules that would allow local banks to collect fees on cash deposits, in a move to limit cash transactions.
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India’s SEBI Asks Depository Participants to Share FPI Information with Banks
Editors, Regulation Asia June 17, 2014Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India has asked depository participants to share information about foreign portfolio investors with banks, as part of efforts to harmonise norms focused on client information.
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S. Korea to Keep Current Forex Policy Under New Finance Minister
Editors, Regulation Asia June 17, 2014South Korea's foreign exchange policy will remain unchanged under the new economic team to be led by the finance minister nominee, according to a senior government official.
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Malaysia’s Central Bank, Competition Commission Sign Cooperation Agreement
Editors, Regulation Asia June 17, 2014Bank Negara Malaysia and the Malaysia Competition Commission have agreed to collaborate in areas of common regulatory objectives.
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