Bombay Stock Exchange Allows Roll-Over of Securities Loans

09/09/2015

The Bombay Stock Exchange has launched a roll-over facility for securities lending and borrowing in a bid to increase participation in the currently very shallow SLB market.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Launches New Fintech Initiative

09/09/2015

Malaysia’s Securities Commission has announced a new initiative aimed at driving interest towards the development of financial technology sector.

HKMA Issues New Guidance on E-Banking Risk Management

09/09/2015

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a revised version of the Supervisory Policy Manual for risk management of electronic banking services.

Hong Kong-China Trading Links to Be Delayed

08/09/2015

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing chief says the recent turmoil in China’s equity market will delay future programs to connect Hong Kong with the mainland markets.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Eases Mark-to-Market Rules on Local Debt

08/09/2015

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority has relaxed mark-to-market rules for debt securities held by insurance companies and pension funds in a bid to boost demand for local debt.

China Cuts Dividend Tax for Long Term Investors

08/09/2015

China will remove personal income tax on dividends for shareholders who hold stocks for more than a year, in a bid to encourage longer-term investment in equities.

China Proposes Circuit Breaker to Curb Volatility

08/09/2015

China’s stock exchanges are soliciting public opinion on an index circuit breaker system, which would temporarily suspend trading in the event of excessive fluctuations.

ASEAN Regulators Ease Cross-Border Capital Raising

08/09/2015

Regulators in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand have jointly issued a handbook to streamline the review framework for cross-border equity and debt securities offerings in ASEAN.

S Korea to Lower Barriers for Foreign Banks

07/09/2015

Korea’s Financial Services Commission will ease regulations for foreign lenders seeking to expand their banking operations in a bid to boost the country’s global competitiveness.