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China
China Banking Regulator Plans Major Revamp
Editors, Regulation Asia January 27, 2015The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) said it began a major restructuring of its departments for the first time in view of more regulatory and structural changes in the banking industry.
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United States
Thinking Alongside Jamie Dimon
Peter Guy, Regulation Asia January 26, 2015What is good for JPMorgan is good for America?
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Countries
US Approves SGX’s Board of Trade Registration
Editors, Regulation Asia January 24, 2015The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved Singapore Exchanges’ (SGX) registration as a Foreign Board of Trade (FBOT), allowing US-based clients access to SGX’s derivatives trading platform.
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong Refines Plan for Stronger Financial System
Editors, Regulation Asia January 22, 2015Hong Kong financial regulators is seeking public views on specific aspects of so-called resolution regime for financial institutions that should make the city’s financial system stable and resilient in the face of crisis and economic shocks.
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Malaysia
Indonesia Seeks Bilateral Financial Services Deal with China
Editors, Regulation Asia January 21, 2015Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority, or OJK, is expected to sign a bilateral agreement with China’s financial authority within the first three months of the year to pave the way for Indonesian lenders to expand into China.
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China
China Issues Rules on Entrusted Lending, Curbs Margin Trade
Editors, Regulation Asia January 20, 2015China’s regulators have tightened supervision of entrusted lending and margin finance in a bid to curb excessive leverage in buying mainland stocks.
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Hong Kong
China Plans to Allow More Firms to List Overseas
Editors, Regulation Asia January 20, 2015China Securities Regulatory Commission plans to allow more Chinese companies to list overseas and pledged increased collaboration with Hong Kong in developing the capital markets.
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong Exchanges to Install New Trading Controls
Editors, Regulation Asia January 19, 2015Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. plans to introduce new trading controls to make the securities and derivatives markets more efficient and globally competitive.
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Securities & Trading
Vietnam’s Central Bank to Push for Bank Mergers
Editors, Regulation Asia January 19, 2015Vietnam’s central bank has intensified its bid to overhaul the country’s banking system to bolster growth, vowing to push for bank mergers and force weak institutions to shut.
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s SFC, ESMA Sign Central Counterparties Deal
Editors, Regulation Asia January 18, 2015The Securities and Futures Commission and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have agreed to enhance cooperation in overseeing Hong Kong-established central counter parties seeking recognition by ESMA.
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