China Regulators Target Illegal Funds amid Booming E-Finance

22/04/2014

The China Banking Regulatory Commission is stepping up efforts to combat illegal fund-raising over the internet, and aims to roll out an investor education campaign to guide the public.

China Urges Trust Sector to Manage Risks

22/04/2014

China’s banking regulator has urged trust companies to strengthen risk management, listing shareholders’ obligations and ruling out shadow banking.

Singapore, Brunei Regulators Sign Bilateral Cooperation Pact

22/04/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore and its counterpart in Brunei have agreed to expand bilateral cooperation into new areas of partnership including monetary management and banking supervision.

China to Boost Rural Lending with Reserve Ratio Cut

22/04/2014

China’s central bank aims to boost credit flow to the rural areas with the decision to cut the reserve requirement ratio for county-level rural commercial banks and rural credit cooperative unions.

Australia’s Financial System to See More Bond Issuance, Says Central Banker

21/04/2014

Australia’s top central banker sees the country’s financial system moving toward a more market-based sources of finance, particularly bond issuance.

India’s SEBI Amends Listing Rules, Issues Detailed Corporate Governance Norms

21/04/2014

The Securities Exchange Board of India has released a circular with detailed corporate governance norms for listed companies providing stricter disclosures and protection of investor rights,

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia’s Financial Regulator to Open Online Reporting System for Companies

21/04/2014

Indonesia’s Financial Service Authority is launching an online reporting system in June that will allow listed companies to submit various reports to the authority with ease.

Securities / Derivatives

APEC Issues Consultation Paper on Asia Region Funds Passport

17/04/2014

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) governments are seeking views on a proposal that will facilitate cross border issuing of managed investment funds within makers of key member economies.

S. Korean Financial Regulator to Ease IPO Requirements

15/04/2014

The Financial Services Commission plans to improve the corporate financing environment by promoting initial public offerings (IPOs) and invigorating the moribund local capital market.