Australian Banks Need to Set Aside More Capital, Says Murray report

08/12/2014

Australian banks may have to hold more capital to ensure it can survive future financial crises, according to the Financial System Inquiry report.

Japan Exchange, SGX in Partnership to Offer New Derivatives

03/12/2014

Japan Exchange Group, Inc and Singapore Exchange have signed a letter of intent to collaborate in the the joint development of markets including the derivatives and commodities, and strengthen their partnership.

S. Korean Regulator to Support Crowdfunding

02/12/2014

Financial Services Commission chairman Shin Je-yoon said raising funds via social network services or crowdfunding can turn venture ideas to actual businesses and is a necessary new source of funding.

China Probes Stock Market Regulator Official

02/12/2014

China is investigating a senior official of the country’s chief securities regulator on allegations of violating the law, with local media linking the probe to approvals of company listings.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Regulator to Back 8 Financial Firms in Asia Expansion

02/12/2014

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission said it will pick eight financial holding firms which it could build into regional players in Asia through the provision of regulatory incentives.

China’s Securities Regulator to Unveil New IPO Rules

01/12/2014

The China Securities Regulatory Commission said it has concluded drafting the rules for a new approval management system for initial public offerings in the country’s bourses.

India’s SEBI to Urge Cash-Rich Firms to Pay Dividends

28/11/2014

The Securities and Exchange Board of India said it plans to ask listed cash-rich companies to pay shareholder dividends, and adopt the practice as part of company policy.

Australia Promotes Digitization, New Media to Engage Investors

28/11/2014

Australian Securities and Investments Commission said it aims to develop innovative, digital financial product disclosures as part of a broader program to use new media to engage investors.

Hong Kong Regulators Relax Reporting Rules for OTC Derivatives

28/11/2014

Hong Kong regulators have concluded their industry consultation on the record-keeping and reporting rules for over-the-counter derivatives, and noted that the reporting obligation for OTC will be implemented in phases.