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IOSCO Issues New Norms on POS Disclosure in Banking, Securities Sectors
By Editors | 05/05/2014
A Joint Forum of the International Organisation of Securities Organisations has called for improved point-of-sale (POS) disclosure standards for distributed financial products.
New Zealand’s Financial Markets Conduct Act to Promote Cultural Shift
By Editors | 05/05/2014
A long-term cultural shift for the better is underway in New Zealand financial services as the new Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 takes effect.
Securities / Derivatives
ASEAN and Partners Pledge Collaboration in Boosting Bond Markets
By Editors | 05/05/2014
The finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states and three partners—Japan, China and South Korea—agreed to boost collaboration in strengthening the Asian bond markets.
Securities / Derivatives
Vietnam to Finalise Regulations on Privatization, IPOs
By Editors | 05/05/2014
The Vietnamese government is finalising polices and regulations on reforming state enterprises through privatization and public offerings.
Australian Authority Proposes to Simplify Prudential Framework for Securitisation
By Editors | 02/05/2014
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has released a discussion paper outlining a revised standard for securitisation.
Securities / Derivatives
Excess Regulation Bad for Financial Markets, Says World Bank Economist
By Editors | 30/04/2014
Excess regulation can result in “unintended effects” in the overall development of the financial markets, says an economist at the World Bank.
New Zealand Market Regulator Eyes Easy-to-Follow IPO Offer Documents
By Editors | 29/04/2014
New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment will conduct a consultation on the proposal for easier-to-follow product disclosure statements (PDS) which will be required from companies listing on the country’s exchange.
Hong Kong-Shanghai Stock Trades to Boost Yuan Internationalization
By Editors | 29/04/2014
China’s new policy allowing cross-border stock investment between Hong Kong and Shanghai exchanges is seen to pave the way for the internationalisation of the Chinese currency.
China Banking Regulator Seeks Iron Ore Financing Probe
By Editors | 29/04/2014
China Banking Regulatory Commission has told local authorities and banks to investigate iron ore financing deals amid default risks arising from commodities trade funding.
India’s SEBI Requires Adequate Infrastructure from Depository Participants
By Editors | 29/04/2014
Market regulator SEBI has asked depository participants to set up adequate infrastructure and put in place an appropriate monitoring system
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