Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    Malaysian Banks Told to Keep Minimum 1.2% CA Allowance

    By Editors | 19/02/2014

    Malaysian Banks have been told to have a minimum collective assessment (CA) ratio of 1.2% by the end of next year.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippine Central Bank Readies Capital Market Reforms

    By Editors | 19/02/2014

    The Philippine central bank is eyeing new measures to further develop the country’s capital markets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASIFMA Launches New Asset Management Group

    By Editors | 18/02/2014

    With the launch of a new asset management group, ASIFMA aims to act as a collective voice of the asset management industry in the region.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Indonesian Banks Sign Repurchasing Deal to Boost Money Market

    By Editors | 18/02/2014

    Indonesia’s central bank and several big commercial lenders signed a repurchase agreement, in a move to bolster the domestic money market and elevate the nation’s sovereign debt status.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Bitcoin Resumes Trade in Thailand As Central Bank Softens Stance on Virtual Currency

    By Editors | 17/02/2014

    Bitcoin Co resumed operations in Thailand after the central bank said the cryptocurrency does not fall under the regulation of the Ministry of Finance.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan Ensures Strict Compliance in Banks, Looks Into Card Issuers’ Risk Management

    By Editors | 14/02/2014

    The Financial Regulatory Commission is urging financial firms to appoint vice-president level compliance officers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Asia Lags in Anti-Money Laundering Controls, KPMG Survey Says

    By Editors | 13/02/2014

    A study highlights inconsistency in the implementation of anti-money laundering controls amid widely promoted global approach.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Indonesia Launches Roadmap on Good Corporate Governance

    By Editors | 13/02/2014

    The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has issued a roadmap to promote good corporate governance.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Vietnam PM Urges Commercial Banks to List Shares on Local Bourse

    By Editors | 11/02/2014

    Vietnam Prime Minister has called on the nation’s commercial banks to list their shares on the local bourse in a bid to boost transparency.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Indonesia Mulls Tax Breaks for Corporate Bond Investors

    By Editors | 09/02/2014

    Indonesia is considering tax breaks for investors in local corporate bonds to boost capital markets.

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