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    Myanmar Sees Delay in Stock Exchange Launch

    By Editors | 23/05/2014

    The opening of a stock exchange in Myanmar may be delayed due to difficulty in recruiting skilled people for jobs at the exchange and finding companies that could qualify to list on the market.

    Hong Kong’s HKEx Gets Approval for US OTC Clearing

    By Editors | 12/05/2014

    Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) has received approval from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to clear over-the-counter derivatives for US clients.

    Shorter Settlement Cycle in US Markets to Boost Efficiency, Cut Risks for Asia, Says DTCC

    By Editors | 24/04/2014

    The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation has thrown its support behind a move to shorten the settlement cycle in the US financial markets for equities, bond and other trades.

    Basel Banking Committee Appoints Coen as Secretary General

    By Editors | 23/04/2014

    Basel Committee has appointed William Coen as its next secretary general, for an initial term of three years.

    Japan Regulator, US CFTC to Cooperate on Regulated Entities Cross-Border Oversight

    By Editors | 11/03/2014

    The Financial Services Agency of Japan and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission sign a memorandum of cooperation on supervision of regulated entities.

    Singapore Exchange Says Asian Index Futures Gain US CFTC Approval

    By Editors | 06/03/2014

    Singapore Exchange said U.S. investors can now trade its latest suite of Asian index futures with ease.

    S.Korea Regulator Sets New Fixed-Rate, Amortising Home Loan Targets for Banks

    By Editors | 02/03/2014

    The Financial Services Commission said fixed-rate and amortising home loans must each account for 40% of banks’ residential mortgage holdings by 2017.

    Australian Banks Welcome US Decision to Adopt Relaxed Ruling on Foreign Banks

    By Editors | 21/02/2014

    The Federal Reserve has adopted a new rule that will protect the US financial system from potential problems from foreign banks operating in the country.

    World’s Top Financial Regulator Joins Global Foreign Exchange Probe

    By Editors | 18/02/2014

    The Financial Stability Board has stepped in to undertake its own investigation of foreign exchange benchmarks amid allegations of price manipulation.

    LME/HKEx Launches Trade Reporting Service LMEwire, Meets EMIR Deadline

    By Editors | 16/02/2014

    LME Clear launches new trade-reporting service and meets the February 12 deadline set out by the European Market Infrastructure Regulation.

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