Investment Data Management – Out of the Regulatory Shadow and Into the Business Spotlight

30/05/2014

Investment data is the basis for every investment decision, financial transaction and client communication – understand, harness and unleash it.

Sanctions

Navigating the Complex World of Myanmar

30/05/2014

“Moving forward in unity to a peaceful and prosperous community,” the Myanmar slogan echoed as it chaired the 2014 ASEAN […]

Australian Regulator to Facilitate Securities Offer by Foreign Firms

30/05/2014

The Australian regulator released a consultation paper proposing class order relief and guidance for foreign companies offering CHESS Depositary Interests over their shares to investors in Australia.

IOSCO Seeks Stakeholder View on Five-Year Plan

30/05/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commission is developing a five-year strategic plan ending 2020 and seeks stakeholders’ views on shaping the future objectives and strategies of the commission.

S. Korea Regulator Charges US Traders over Illegal Algorithmic Trading

30/05/2014

The South Korean financial regulator has filed criminal charges against a U.S.-based trading company and four of its dealers for making illegal gains through price rigging.

Australian Regulator Urges Funds to Review Class Order Compliance

30/05/2014

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is encouraging providers of investor directed portfolio services or so-called platforms to review ongoing compliance with class orders.

IMF Finds Hong Kong’s Financial System Resilient, Well-Regulated

28/05/2014

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its comprehensive assessment of Hong Kong’s financial system found that the city’s banking system is very well regulated and resilient.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia’s Regulator Urges Banks to Lend to Environment-Friendly Firms

28/05/2014

All financial service institutions supervised under the Financial Services Authority are urged to give out loans to companies that comply with environment-friendly practices.

China to Revitalize SMEs Amid Economic Slowdown

28/05/2014

China plans to revitalize the country’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through tax cuts, access to loans other financial incentives in a bid to boost overall economic growth.