Securities / Derivatives

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan to Switch Bitcoin Status from Commodity to Currency

By Samuel Riding | 24/02/2016

Change will allow Bitcoin as a form of payment, exchange for legal tender.

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IOSCO to Set up Regional Hub in Malaysia

By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2016

Organisation confirms decision, plans for China’s G20 presidency at two-day meeting.

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High Level of Compliance with New Philippines Securities Rules

By Samuel Riding | 21/02/2016

Regulator says 88 of 133 firms meet new regulations despite objections from brokers and dealers association.

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SGX Consults on Futures Trading, Derivatives Clearing Rules

By Samuel Riding | 19/02/2016

Singapore exchange asks for feedback on plans for new derivatives trading and clearing system.

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Vietnam to Launch Debt Trading Floors

By Samuel Riding | 18/02/2016

Central bank aims for debt trading to resolve non-performing loan issues.

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HKEX Launches Data Distribution Programme

By Samuel Riding | 16/02/2016

Exchange aims to promote wider availability of data for mainland China investors.

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SEC to Rule on Philippines Exchange Merger

By Samuel Riding | 16/02/2016

Regulator to decide on merger of fixed income and equity exchanges within two months.

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Australia Regulators Propose New Interbank Rate Benchmark

By Samuel Riding | 15/02/2016

Mechanism based on volume-weighted average price to be introduced by end-2016.

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EU, US Regulators Agree CCP Equivalency

By Samuel Riding | 11/02/2016

Regulators agree common standards on central clearing after three years of negotiation.