Australia’s Super Reforms Prompt Review of Investment Data Technology in Fund Sector

19/06/2014

Australia’s superannuation sector is increasingly turning to technology-driven solutions to harness the value of investment data amid growing complexity of investment operations in the industry.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Regulator to Amend Disclosure Norms for HK-Shanghai Stock Scheme

19/06/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission plans to revise guidelines that will exempt companies from certain disclosure obligations.

Hong Kong Aims to Develop Islamic Finance Market, Says Regulator

19/06/2014

Hong Kong is keen to further develop its Islamic finance market, a Securities and Futures Commission official said, adding that the city aims to work closely with Malaysia in enhancing its platform for Islamic finance.

China and UK Launch Direct Currency Trade

19/06/2014

China and the UK have started the direct trading of the yuan against the sterling, in a bid to reduce costs from currency conversions.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Ease Rules on Securities Houses

18/06/2014

The Financial Supervisory Commission plans to ease investment restrictions on securities houses, allowing them more flexibility to expand overseas and grow into regional champions.

Australian Regulator Extends Super Fund Fee Disclosure

18/06/2014

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has moved the deadline back to July 2015 for superannuation funds and management investment schemes to comply with fee and cost disclosure requirements.

Securities / Derivatives

New Zealand Regulator Issues DIMS Licensing Guide for Smaller Advisory Firms

18/06/2014

Commerce Minister Craig Foss has announced changes to the regulation of discretionary investment management services to help smaller financial advisers obtain the service license.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia’s Fund Managers to Pursue Asia Region Funds Passport in S. Korea

17/06/2014

Australia’s top fund managers will lead high level discussions with South Korean officials and chief executives on how they can develop closer ties in financial services.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam State Bank Imposes Fee on Cash Deposits

17/06/2014

The State Bank of Vietnam has proposed new rules that would allow local banks to collect fees on cash deposits, in a move to limit cash transactions.