Moody’s Maintains Negative Outlook for Hong Kong Banks Over High China Loan Exposure

27/06/2014

Moody’s Investors Service has maintained its negative outlook on Hong Kong’s banking system because of risks to lenders over the next 12 to 18 months from their increasing exposure to mainland borrowers.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia’s OJK Collects $32 million in Regulatory Fees

26/06/2014

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) said it collected Rp 379.9 billion (US$31.67 million) in regulatory fees from financial companies, the first such collection under the regulator’s fee program.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Regulator Allows Banks to Open Branches in Myanmar

26/06/2014

Taiwan’s financial regulator, the Financial Supervisory Commission, has approved applications of three local banks to open branches in Myanmar.

Securities / Derivatives

S. Korea to Sell $7.18 Billion in State Debts in July

26/06/2014

South Korea plans to issue state bonds worth about 7.3 trillion won (US$7.18 billion) in July, the finance ministry said.

Securities / Derivatives

The AIFMD and What it Means for the Asian Job Market

24/06/2014

With the full implementation of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive due shortly on 22 July, this article takes a look at how this will effect the job market in Asia.

Hong Kong Launches Competency Framework for Wealth Management

24/06/2014

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has launched a non-statutory competency framework for private wealth management practitioners in Hong Kong.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Regulator to Relax Fund Rules on Making Offers and Prices Public

24/06/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission is seeking industry opinion on proposals to amend the code on unit trusts and mutual funds.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia’s Regulator to Revise Capital Rules for Sharia Lenders

24/06/2014

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) is planning to issue a revised regulation on sharia banks’ minimum capital requirement to assist lenders in the face of a wider scope of risks.

Securities / Derivatives

Peter Guy Appointed as Editor-in-Chief

24/06/2014

Regulation Asia, a leading online publication and events organiser covering financial services regulation, has appointed Peter Guy to the new role as Editor-in-Chief.