Indian Banks Units May Face Closure in UK Crackdown

06/09/2014

Foreign-owned retail bank branches in the UK, including some Indian ones, could be forced to close down in a crackdown on overseas banks with the aim to protect the British economy from a global crises.

IT Outsourcing Trend in Financial Sector Giving Rise to New Solutions

05/09/2014

The rising number of financial services firms outsourcing their IT infrastructure needs is a growing trend amid global regulatory complexity and tougher market environment, says software and IT services provider SunGard.

Securities / Derivatives

KYC – Reduce the Complexity, Improve the Quality & Lower the Cost of Compliance

04/09/2014

Globally, regulators are evolving their Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies for doing business in their jurisdictions to increasingly stringent standards.

Hong Kong, Shanghai Bourses Sign Deal on ‘Through Train’

03/09/2014

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd has signed an agreement with the Shanghai Stock Exchange and China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation for the establishment of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect.

New Regulation Joint Venture Aims to Serve India Market

03/09/2014

Regulation Asia and Pivot Management Consulting offer financial regulation coverage, consulting and events.

Singapore Seeks Wider Retail Access to Bonds

02/09/2014

Singapore plans wider retail investor participation in the bond market by offering increased access to corporate bonds in a bid to boost trade in securities.

Hong Kong Cuts Transaction Levies on Securities

02/09/2014

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) said it will cut levies imposed on transactions in its markets on behalf of the Securities and Futures Commission from November.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Names New Chairman

02/09/2014

The State Council has appointed Wu Lijun, former assistant chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), to head the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.

India’s SEBI to Reserve 25% of IPO for Mutual Funds, Insurers

01/09/2014

The Securities and Exchange Board of India plans to make it mandatory for issuers to reserve 25% of an initial public offering for domestic mutual funds and insurers.