Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Pakistan Stock Exchange Seeks Better Data Security, Investigates Staff Access

By Editors | 06/02/2014

Karachi Stock Exchange is investigating whether staff profited from years of unauthorised access to real time trading data that has rocketed more than 450% since 2009.

Securities / Derivatives

Capital Markets Consultancy GreySpark Partners Expands into Australia

By Editors | 06/02/2014

Global capital markets consultancy GreySpark Partners has expanded its Asia-Pacific operations with the opening of a Sydney office which will also act as an advisory hub for OTC derivatives clearing.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Regulator Eases Investment Rules for Offshore Banking Unit Business

By Editors | 06/02/2014

The Financial Supervisory Commission has lifted restrictions governing the types of investments available to nonresident investors, in a move that would boost the nation’s local asset management industry.

Securities / Derivatives

Strong Financial Infrastructure Needed in Indonesia Ahead of ASEAN Integration, Regulator Says

By Editors | 04/02/2014

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) says further work is needed to strengthen Indonesia’s financial infrastructure ahead of the integration of economies in ASEAN in 2015.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine Govt Establishes Financial Stability Coordination Council

By Editors | 03/02/2014

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, along with other government agencies, has established the nation’s Financial Stability Coordination Council.

Securities / Derivatives

Hedge Funds in APAC: Legal and Regulatory Treatment

By Editors | 03/02/2014

How regulatory initiatives in Asia-Pacific are affecting the development of different types of fund and hedge fund structures.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand’s Stock Exchange Plans to Allow Foreign IPOs

By Editors | 24/01/2014

Thailand’s stock exchange plans to change its rules to allow foreign companies to list in Bangkok, in a bid to become a regional trading hub challenging Singapore and Hong Kong.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Recommends Against Bitcoin Use

By Editors | 24/01/2014

The Central Bank of Indonesia have recommended against the use of Bitcoin in the country. According to the central bank, the virtual currency fails to meet a number of regulations.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Plans Tighter Depository Rules

By Editors | 22/01/2014

Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd invites comments on a consultation paper seeking feedback on the proposed amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository to close dormant accounts.