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Securities / Derivatives
Philippine Govt Agency Seeks to Lift Bank Secrecy Law for Tax Purposes
03/04/2014
The Bureau of Internal Revenue stressed the need to lift the bank secrecy law for tax purposes to bring the Philippines in line with countries establishing a single and consistent global standard in tracking tax fraud.
Singapore Consults on Plan to Launch Asia’s First Electricity Futures
01/04/2014
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) plans to launch the first electricity futures in Asia and is consulting the public on rules and details that will govern the proposed power contracts.
Securities / Derivatives
IFSB Issues New Guidelines on Supervision of Islamic Finance Institutions
01/04/2014
The Islamic Financial Services Board has adopted a revised guideline on the supervision of Islamic finance institutions to tighten regulatory oversight of industry practices.
HKEx Announces Senior Management Changes
01/04/2014
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) has appointed Gerald Greiner as advisory chairman for Group Clearing and Regulatory Affairs and chief compliance officer of the exchange.
New Zealand Marks New Era for Financial Markets
01/04/2014
Commerce Minister Craig Foss is welcoming a new era for New Zealand’s financial markets as the Financial Markets Conduct Act comes into force today.
Australia’s Inquiry Chair Warns on Basel Rules
01/04/2014
Australia’s head of the financial systems inquiry David Murray has warned that tough banking capital rules designed for the United States and Europe may be hurting economic growth in Australia.
India Regulator Extends Foreign Portfolio Investor Rule Implementation to June
01/04/2014
India’s capital market regulator has pushed the implementation of the Foreign Portfolio Investor rules by two months to June.
Hong Kong Tightens Disclosure Norms in Company Annual Reports
31/03/2014
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) has issued stricter disclosure guidelines in company annual reports aimed at improving accountability and promoting transparency.
Securities / Derivatives
Growing Awareness of Anti-Money Laundering in Asia Pacific
31/03/2014
According to KPMG’s Global AML Survey 2014, 88 percent of more than 300 respondents worldwide said that AML is a priority for senior management.
Bank of Korea Joins Islamic Finance Body
31/03/2014
South Korea’s central bank has joined standard-setting body Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB).
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