Securities / Derivatives

Economic Pressure May Force Indonesia’s Banks to Boost Capital

27/08/2015

OJK warns banking industry of increase in capital if financial health at risk due to devaluation of rupiah.

China Cracks Down on Illegal Overseas Funds Transfers

27/08/2015

Chinese police have launched a nationwide campaign against underground banks to curb money laundering and illegal funds transfers that occur outside approved banking channels.

MAS Seeks to Strengthen Enforcement Regime

26/08/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has proposed new rules aimed at strengthening the effectiveness of its enforcement regime in deterring market misconduct.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Use Rescue Fund to Stabilise Market

26/08/2015

Taiwan’s government gives green light to use NT$500 billion fund to stabilise stock market.

China Considers Removing Loan-to-Deposit Cap

26/08/2015

China’s cabinet is currently deliberating a draft law to remove the 75 percent loan-to-deposit cap on bank lending.

China Market Further Opened to HK, Macau Brokers

25/08/2015

CSRC announced that Hong Kong and Macau securities brokerages will be allowed to set up fully licensed units in parts China.

SEBI-FMC Merger Set for September 28

25/08/2015

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has announced new commodity market norms effective from September 28 – the date it has set to merge with the Forward Markets Commission.

China Pension Funds to Invest in Domestic Stock Market

25/08/2015

China’s State Council has announced it will allow up to 30 percent of locally managed pension funds to be invested in domestic stocks and stock-linked funds, potentially channeling hundreds of billions into the stock market.

ASIC Issues Third Report on Corporate Finance Regulation

24/08/2015

The Australia Securities and Investment Commission has published its third report detailing the approach it takes to the regulation of corporate finance issues.