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IOSCO Examines Prudential Standards in Securities Sector
13/03/2014
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has issued a consultation paper that compares the prudential capital frameworks for securities companies in different parts of the world.
India Securities Regulator Revises Anti-Money Laundering Norms
13/03/2014
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has revised its anti-money laundering/countering financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) norms, requiring intermediaries to carry out risk assessment of clients.
Japan Regulator, US CFTC to Cooperate on Regulated Entities Cross-Border Oversight
11/03/2014
The Financial Services Agency of Japan and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission sign a memorandum of cooperation on supervision of regulated entities.
China Okays Trial of Privately Owned Banks
11/03/2014
The China Banking Regulatory Commission has approved a trial program to establish five privately-owned banks.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Regulator Relaxes Rule for Foreign Futures Trade
11/03/2014
The Financial Supervisory Commission has allowed foreign futures traders to make direct transfers of excess margin deposits between accounts with different futures commission merchants.
India’s Regulators to Aid Banks Comply with Basel III Norms
10/03/2014
A high-power committee is being set up to aid the banking sector comply with Basel III norms.
Australia to Implement Reforms in Access Regimes for Credit, Debit Card Systems
07/03/2014
The Payments System Board of the Reserve Bank of Australia has decided in principle to vary the so-called access regimes applying to the designated MasterCard and Visa systems.
China to Move toward Registration-Based IPOs, Reform May Take Time
07/03/2014
The China Securities Regulatory Commission said it is moving toward improving the verification system of public offerings.
Australia Seeks Industry Views on Managed Investment Schemes
07/03/2014
The Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee has released a discussion paper on managed investment schemes.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Regulator Says to Adopt Clear-Cut Criteria for Foreign Investment Approvals
07/03/2014
The Financial Supervisory Commission said it will adopt a more transparent system for approvals of foreign investment in the country.
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