Hong Kong Regulator Warns Against Short Position Reporting Lapses

09/10/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission has warned against inaccurate reports and late filing on short positions, noting that a contravention of rules without a reasonable excuse may constitute a criminal offence.

Asia-Pacific Firms Unprepared for Europe’s Short Settlement Cycle

07/10/2014

Most Asia-Pacific companies which trade securities on European platforms were not prepared for a shorter settlement cycle that took effect in Europe on October 6, a study showed.

S. Korean Financial Regulator to Relax E-Commerce Rules

07/10/2014

South Korean regulators plan to give financial companies more autonomy in their choice of security programs for online payment systems to boost trade over the Internet.

Singapore Plans Legislative Changes to Boost Financial Advisory Industry

06/10/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is seeking industry views on legislations that will raise the standards and professionalism of the financial advisory (FA) industry, and encourage greater efficiency in the distribution of life insurance and investment products.

ASIC’s Greg Medcraft Re-elected IOSCO Board Chair

06/10/2014

Australian Securities & Investment Commission chair Greg Medcraft has been elected a second term as chairman of the board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions.

Securities / Derivatives

Asia-Pacific Clearing: The Forward Curve

06/10/2014

A growing appetite for derivative products in APAC is having an effect on market structure.

India Mulls Merging FMC with SEBI to Boost Oversight of Futures Market

04/10/2014

The government is considering a proposal to merge the Forward Markets Commission (FMC) with capital market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to improve the oversight of the commodity futures market.

China Allows Direct Trading of Yuan, Euro

29/09/2014

China has allowed direct trading between the yuan and the euro in the interbank market for the first time, further strengthening ties between the mainland and the European Union.

S. Korean Banks to Get Quota to Invest in Chinese Securities

28/09/2014

Chinese financial regulators are expected to allow South Korean banks and other financial institutions to invest in Chinese bonds, lowering the bar that was only opened to asset managers.