Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Relax Rules for Securities Firms

12/10/2014

Taiwan’s top financial regulator said it will relax rules governing the business scope of Taiwanese securities firms’ offshore securities units (OSU), in a move that could boost its stock market and wealth management sector.

Securities / Derivatives

Credit Value Adjustment – Why it Matters in Asia

10/10/2014

While large banks in Asia have long since developed sophisticated solutions for measuring and hedging CVA, many of the buyside and regional banks are not compliant with IFRS 13 standards.

Singapore Seeks Reforms on REIT Market Rules

09/10/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has consulted the industry on a series of reforms to Singapore’s real estate investment trust (REIT) market that relaxes investment rules and imposes measures that safeguard interest of investors.

Hong Kong Regulator Warns Against Short Position Reporting Lapses

09/10/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission has warned against inaccurate reports and late filing on short positions, noting that a contravention of rules without a reasonable excuse may constitute a criminal offence.

Asia-Pacific Firms Unprepared for Europe’s Short Settlement Cycle

07/10/2014

Most Asia-Pacific companies which trade securities on European platforms were not prepared for a shorter settlement cycle that took effect in Europe on October 6, a study showed.

S. Korean Financial Regulator to Relax E-Commerce Rules

07/10/2014

South Korean regulators plan to give financial companies more autonomy in their choice of security programs for online payment systems to boost trade over the Internet.

Singapore Plans Legislative Changes to Boost Financial Advisory Industry

06/10/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is seeking industry views on legislations that will raise the standards and professionalism of the financial advisory (FA) industry, and encourage greater efficiency in the distribution of life insurance and investment products.

ASIC’s Greg Medcraft Re-elected IOSCO Board Chair

06/10/2014

Australian Securities & Investment Commission chair Greg Medcraft has been elected a second term as chairman of the board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions.

Securities / Derivatives

Asia-Pacific Clearing: The Forward Curve

06/10/2014

A growing appetite for derivative products in APAC is having an effect on market structure.