SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Relaxes Key Management Personnel Equity Disclosures

By Editors | 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.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Issues Norms on Market Risk Identification

By Editors | 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.

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China Alters Bank Loan-to-Deposit Ratio to Boost Growth

By Editors | 01/07/2014

The China Banking Regulatory Commission has changed its rules for calculating the loan-to-deposit ratios for commercial banks in an attempt to release more cash into the economy.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia’s OJK Collects $32 million in Regulatory Fees

By Editors | 26/06/2014

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) said it collected Rp 379.9 billion (US$31.67 million) in regulatory fees from financial companies, the first such collection under the regulator’s fee program.

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Taiwan Regulator Allows Banks to Open Branches in Myanmar

By Editors | 26/06/2014

Taiwan’s financial regulator, the Financial Supervisory Commission, has approved applications of three local banks to open branches in Myanmar.

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S. Korea to Sell $7.18 Billion in State Debts in July

By Editors | 26/06/2014

South Korea plans to issue state bonds worth about 7.3 trillion won (US$7.18 billion) in July, the finance ministry said.

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The AIFMD and What it Means for the Asian Job Market

By Editors | 24/06/2014

With the full implementation of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive due shortly on 22 July, this article takes a look at how this will effect the job market in Asia.

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Hong Kong Regulator to Relax Fund Rules on Making Offers and Prices Public

By Editors | 24/06/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission is seeking industry opinion on proposals to amend the code on unit trusts and mutual funds.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia’s Regulator to Revise Capital Rules for Sharia Lenders

By Editors | 24/06/2014

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) is planning to issue a revised regulation on sharia banks’ minimum capital requirement to assist lenders in the face of a wider scope of risks.