Structural Regulation

India’s SEBI Withdraws Recognition to Delhi Stock Exchange

20/11/2014

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has withdrawn the recognition granted to the Delhi Stock Exchange (DSE) in the wake of “serious irregularities” in the functioning of the bourse.

Market Abuse

India’s SEBI Approves New Insider Trading Rules

20/11/2014

India’s market regulator has approved tougher insider trading rules to promote transparency in the country’s stock market.

Payments & Settlements

China Allows Launch of RMB Clearing Service in Australia

19/11/2014

China has allowed Australia to clear renminbi trades in a bid to boost increased economic cooperation between the two countries.

Market Abuse

Australia’s ANZ Suspends Traders Over Rate Rigging

19/11/2014

ANZ, one of Australia’s major banks, has suspended seven traders pending completion of an investigation into potential rigging of key interbank interest rates.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

S. Korea Appoints New Financial Watchdog Head

18/11/2014

South Korea’s top financial regulatory body has named Zhin Woong-seop, president of the Korea Finance Corp, as head of the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS).

Market Data & Technology

IOSCO Consults on Post-Trade Transparency in CDS Market

18/11/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commission is seeking industry views on a report that studies the potential impact of mandatory post-trade transparency in the credit default swaps (CDS) market.

Structural Regulation

Australian Regulator Plans to Cut Red Tape and Boost Disclosures

17/11/2014

Australian Securities and Investments Commission has issued guidelines aimed at making it easier for businesses to deliver financial services disclosures electronically.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Consults on New Listing Rules for Ace Market

17/11/2014

Bursa Malaysia Berhad is revising the listing rules for the ACE market, aimed at boosting the competitiveness of the country’s secondary stock market.

Trading & Investment

China Allows Tax Breaks on Shanghai-HK Stock Link

17/11/2014

China has waived the payment of taxes on profits made from the Shanghai-Hong Kong stock cross border trading scheme, in a move aimed at encouraging more investors to buy stocks in both bourses.