Securities / Derivatives

Indonesian Banks Sign Repurchasing Deal to Boost Money Market

18/02/2014

Indonesia’s central bank and several big commercial lenders signed a repurchase agreement, in a move to bolster the domestic money market and elevate the nation’s sovereign debt status.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Bitcoin Resumes Trade in Thailand As Central Bank Softens Stance on Virtual Currency

17/02/2014

Bitcoin Co resumed operations in Thailand after the central bank said the cryptocurrency does not fall under the regulation of the Ministry of Finance.

LME/HKEx Launches Trade Reporting Service LMEwire, Meets EMIR Deadline

16/02/2014

LME Clear launches new trade-reporting service and meets the February 12 deadline set out by the European Market Infrastructure Regulation.

India’s Market Regulator Revamps Corporate Governance Norms, Mutual Fund Rules

14/02/2014

The Securities and Exchange Board of India introduces changes in the corporate governance code and mutual fund industry rules.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Ensures Strict Compliance in Banks, Looks Into Card Issuers’ Risk Management

14/02/2014

The Financial Regulatory Commission is urging financial firms to appoint vice-president level compliance officers.

Securities / Derivatives

Asia Lags in Anti-Money Laundering Controls, KPMG Survey Says

13/02/2014

A study highlights inconsistency in the implementation of anti-money laundering controls amid widely promoted global approach.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Launches Roadmap on Good Corporate Governance

13/02/2014

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has issued a roadmap to promote good corporate governance.

China Central Bank Seeks Regulatory Checks on Internet Finance

11/02/2014

The People’s Bank of China is leading an effort to come up with regulations that will govern China’s growing internet finance sector.

Indian Regulator Issues Guidelines on Assessing Depository Participants

11/02/2014

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has called on depositories to keep a close watch on client information and their risk ratings as part of efforts to strengthen the securities market.