SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Regulator Says to Adopt Clear-Cut Criteria for Foreign Investment Approvals

By Editors | 07/03/2014

The Financial Supervisory Commission said it will adopt a more transparent system for approvals of foreign investment in the country.

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Bursa Malaysia Enhances Market for Securities Borrowing and Lending, Regulated Short-Selling

By Editors | 07/03/2014

Bursa Malaysia Bhd has increased the number of stocks that can be traded in the country’s securities borrowing and lending (SBL) market.

Securities / Derivatives

Algorithmic Electronic Trading in APAC

By Editors | 03/03/2014

Algorithmic electronic trading strategies in Asia appear to be poised for continued growth; however, more consistent regulatory regimes are required to promote further development of the market.

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Taiwan Takes on Reforms to Boost Tax Collection

By Editors | 27/02/2014

The Ministry of Finance is rolling out new measures to boost tax collection.

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Indonesian Regulator Seeks Dividend Cuts for State Lenders to Boost Capital

By Editors | 25/02/2014

Indonesia’s financial industry regulator is urging the government to review the dividend policy for state-owned lenders.

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Taiwan Regulator to Relax Offshore Expansion Rules for Securities Firms

By Editors | 25/02/2014

The Financial Supervisory Commission plans to relax rules as early as next quarter to facilitate securities firms’ reinvestment efforts overseas.

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Philippines Central Bank Urges Congress to Allow Entry of More Foreign Banks

By Editors | 25/02/2014

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has asked Congress to pass a bill easing restrictions on foreign banks investing in the country.

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Myanmar to Issue Operating Licenses to at Least Five Foreign Banks in July

By Editors | 20/02/2014

The Central Bank of Myanmar mulls the granting of independent operating licenses to at least five foreign banks in July.

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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.