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    Taiwan Set to Relax Rules on Intraday Stock Trading

    By Editors | 25/03/2014

    Taiwan is relaxing rules on intraday trading to boost market turnover, the country’s financial regulator said.

    EY Hires Former Goldman Regulatory Chief for Asia-Pacific Financial Services Office

    By Editors | 25/03/2014

    Global auditing and advisory firm EY has recruited a former Goldman Sachs regulatory and compliance chief as regulatory services leader for Asia-Pacific FSO.

    Hong Kong Exchange Extends Initial Check of Application Proofs to Sept 30

    By Editors | 25/03/2014

    The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong has extended the initial three-day check of application proofs until September 30.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Vietnam Central Bank Relaxes Norms for Banks’ Debts

    By Editors | 23/03/2014

    Vietnam’s central bank has relaxed regulations on banks’ debts, giving lenders more time to classify loans.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Malaysia Regulator Asks Islamic Banks to Reclassify Deposits

    By Editors | 21/03/2014

    Islamic banking institutions get a transition period of until June next year to reclassify Islamic deposits.

    Australia’s Regulator Unveils Report on ‘Corporate Wrongdoing’

    By Editors | 21/03/2014

    Australian Securities and Investments Commission released a report outlining the penalties for a range of “corporate wrongdoing.”

    China to Step Up Reforms in Financial Services to Promote Urbanization

    By Editors | 21/03/2014

    China’s Ministry of Finance said it will promote urbanization in the country through reforms in taxation, investment policies and financial services.

    Australia to Launch Investigation into Foreign Exchange Benchmarks

    By Editors | 21/03/2014

    The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is preparing to launch an investigation into the potential manipulation of foreign exchange benchmarks by the country’s biggest banks.

    China Relaxes Rules for Establishing Rural Banks

    By Editors | 20/03/2014

    China’s banking regulator plans to simplify administrative procedures for establishing rural commercial banks and credit cooperatives.

    SGX to Roll Out New and Revised Order Types for Securities on March 31

    By Editors | 20/03/2014

    Singapore Exchange (SGX) is rolling out new order types for securities from March 31 to offer market participants greater flexibility to execute trades.

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