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New Zealand Marks New Era for Financial Markets
By Editors | 01/04/2014
Commerce Minister Craig Foss is welcoming a new era for New Zealand’s financial markets as the Financial Markets Conduct Act comes into force today.
Australia’s Inquiry Chair Warns on Basel Rules
By Editors | 01/04/2014
Australia’s head of the financial systems inquiry David Murray has warned that tough banking capital rules designed for the United States and Europe may be hurting economic growth in Australia.
India Regulator Extends Foreign Portfolio Investor Rule Implementation to June
By Editors | 01/04/2014
India’s capital market regulator has pushed the implementation of the Foreign Portfolio Investor rules by two months to June.
Hong Kong Tightens Disclosure Norms in Company Annual Reports
By Editors | 31/03/2014
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) has issued stricter disclosure guidelines in company annual reports aimed at improving accountability and promoting transparency.
Securities / Derivatives
Growing Awareness of Anti-Money Laundering in Asia Pacific
By Editors | 31/03/2014
According to KPMG’s Global AML Survey 2014, 88 percent of more than 300 respondents worldwide said that AML is a priority for senior management.
Bank of Korea Joins Islamic Finance Body
By Editors | 31/03/2014
South Korea’s central bank has joined standard-setting body Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB).
Re-promulgated Securities Laws to Boost SEBI Powers to Fight Ponzi Schemes
By Editors | 31/03/2014
India has re-promulgated the Securities Laws Ordinance that seeks to empower the Securities & Exchange Board of India to effectively check illegal deposit taking and Ponzi schemes.
Securities / Derivatives
Leapfrog as a Strategy to Meet Challenges Faced by Financial Institutions Technology in Asia
By Editors | 31/03/2014
How implementing a new generation of technology can address cost savings and meet volume demands whilst satisfying global regulatory regulatory requirements.
The Destabilizing Risks of Globally Coordinated Regulation
By Editors | 28/03/2014
In the aftermath of the financial crisis, we don’t just see new regulation emerging. What we see is a homogeneous regulatory framework emerging.
India’s Central Bank Extends Deadline for Basel III Capital Norms to March 31, 2019
By Editors | 27/03/2014
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the deadline for banks to implement Basel III capital requirements by a year to March 31, 2019.
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