Singapore Exchange Says Asian Index Futures Gain US CFTC Approval

06/03/2014

Singapore Exchange said U.S. investors can now trade its latest suite of Asian index futures with ease.

India Needs to Explore Innovative Ways to Boost Corporate Bond Market, Says Study

06/03/2014

Study highlights the lack of sufficient participation from retail and corporate investors in India’s bond market despite reforms.

S.Korea’s Regulator to Cut More Red Tape for Foreign Financial Firms

06/03/2014

The Financial Supervisory Service chief vowed to remove regulatory hurdles for foreign financial firms operating in the country.

India Launches Export Data Processing and Monitoring System

05/03/2014

The Reserve Bank of India has launched a comprehensive integrated computerised system for effective compliance with requirements relating to exports.

Hong Kong to Launch After-Hours Renminbi Futures Trading in April

04/03/2014

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange said it will add renminbi currency futures to after-hours trading from April 7.

Australian Regulator Eases Compliance on Internet Securities Offers

04/03/2014

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has released new guidelines on compliance requirements for businesses making securities offers via the internet.

New Zealand to Allow Crowd Funding from April

04/03/2014

The Cabinet has given its seal of approval to new crowd-funding rules which will come into effect next month.

Singapore Launches BizFinx Portal and Filing of Financials in XBRL

04/03/2014

Singapore incorporated companies will be required to file a full set of financial statements in XBRL based on the revised filing requirements through the new BizFinx portal.

Hong Kong Securities Regulator Amends Takeovers and Mergers Code

04/03/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission has amended the Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Repurchases to bring them in line with the Companies Ordinance.