Japan Regulator Urges Smaller Banks to Mull Mergers

28/01/2014

Japan’s Financial Services Agency has told regional banks to consider mergers and other tie-ups as part of medium- to long-term management strategies.

Singapore Opens RQFII License for Local Financial Institutions

28/01/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore introduces Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (RQFII) license, bolstering the country’s credentials as an offshore yuan hub.

Bitcoin – Risk, Reward and China

27/01/2014

Henry Balani discusses the move by the Chinese Regulators on Bitcoin and the impact of the virtual currency on transaction banking.

Basel Committee Outlines Sound Practices in Capital Planning Process

26/01/2014

The Basel Committee presents sound practices observed by banks that foster overall improvement in the capital planning processes.

China Mulls Tobin Tax on Foreign-Currency Transactions

26/01/2014

China is considering measures, including a levy on spot foreign-currency transactions, to curb speculative capital flows.

IOSCO Gains 100th MMoU Signatory in Fight Against Financial Misconduct

26/01/2014

The Indonesian Financial Services Authority has become the 100th signatory to the IOSCO Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MMoU) on cooperation and exchange of information.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand’s Stock Exchange Plans to Allow Foreign IPOs

24/01/2014

Thailand’s stock exchange plans to change its rules to allow foreign companies to list in Bangkok, in a bid to become a regional trading hub challenging Singapore and Hong Kong.

India to Plan Merging Regulators to Boost Bourses Oversight

24/01/2014

The Finance Ministry is planning to combine the stock and commodities market regulators to strengthen oversight of markets.

‘Big Four’ Accounting Firms To Appeal Against SEC China Ruling

24/01/2014

The “Big Four” accounting firms said they will fight a ruling by the US Securities and Exchange commission suspending their Chinese units for six months.