Trading & Investment

Regulator SFC to Promote Hong Kong Domiciled Funds

08/07/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission said it will continue with its efforts to develop an asset management market for Hong Kong domiciled funds, while safeguarding investor interests through launching various regulatory initiatives.

Structural Regulation

Asian Regulators Enforce Global Derivatives Reporting Reforms

08/07/2014

Pragmatic consultation helps to improve transparency and risk management.

Structural Regulation

China Launches New Delisting Rules

07/07/2014

China’s securities watchdog has released a draft of proposed changes to the delisting regime for companies listed on Shanghai and Shenzhen.

Emerging Prudential Risks

APRA Releases Discussion Paper on Super Reporting Revisions

07/07/2014

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a discussion paper on proposed revisions to superannuation reporting requirements.

Structural Regulation

Improving Regulatory Coordination and Cooperation – A 21st Century Approach

04/07/2014

Given that today’s global markets are inextricably linked, it is vital that global financial activities be regulated in a coordinated manner across borders.

Trading & Investment

MGSM Undertake Comprehensive HFT Study

03/07/2014

A team of financial researchers from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM) will undertake Australia’s first comprehensive study into the impact of High Frequency Trading (HFT) on the quality of Australia’s financial market.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Asian Banks Struggle to Adapt to Global Regulations

02/07/2014

Complicated international standards represent a major challenge to APAC countries.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Relaxes Key Management Personnel Equity Disclosures

01/07/2014

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has released a new class order to assist in the preparation of directors’ reports for financial years ending on or before September 30, 2014.

Emerging Prudential Risks

IOSCO Issues Norms on Market Risk Identification

01/07/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commissions has issued new norms that offer a practical overview of methods and tools securities regulators developed to identify and assess emerging and potential systemic risks.