Australian Regulator Examines Risks Posed By Complex Products

03/02/2014

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission released a new report reviewing the risks posed by complex products and how it will work to regulate them.

India Allows Increased Foreign Investment in Government Bonds

03/02/2014

India has doubled the sub-limit available to long-term investors of government bonds to $10 billion in a bid to boost overseas capital inflows.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine Govt Establishes Financial Stability Coordination Council

03/02/2014

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, along with other government agencies, has established the nation’s Financial Stability Coordination Council.

Securities / Derivatives

Hedge Funds in APAC: Legal and Regulatory Treatment

03/02/2014

How regulatory initiatives in Asia-Pacific are affecting the development of different types of fund and hedge fund structures.

Australian Regulator Puts Basel III Liquidity Framework Into Effect

30/01/2014

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a note to authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs) regarding the establishment of a secured committed liquidity facility with the nation’s central bank.

Hong Kong Regulator Issues Circular on Cross-Border Business Activities

29/01/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission reminds licensed corporations to maintain effective policies, procedures and controls to monitor and ensure regulatory compliance in relation to their cross-border business activities.

IOSCO Issues Recommendations on Protection of Client Assets

29/01/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has released a final report on client asset protection to guide regulators in the supervision of intermediaries holding client assets.

Australian Regulator Censures BNP Paribas Over Rate Fixing

28/01/2014

Australian Securities and Investment Commission has reprimanded BNP Paribas SA over potential misconduct involving the Australian Bank Bill Swap Rate.

Hong Kong Regulator Seeks Public Views on REIT Investment Scope

28/01/2014

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission is seeking public opinion on proposals to expand the investment scope of real estate investment trusts (REITs).