Australian Banks Seek Bail-Out Plan

01/09/2014

Imposing losses on bank creditors in a crisis could see the banking sector downgraded by ratings agencies, increase funding costs across the economy and potentially exacerbate a downturn, Australia’s largest banks have warned.

Australian Regulator Seeks More Power In Financial System

30/08/2014

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission is asking for the power to ban investment products and intervene more heavily in the market.

India Plans to Offer Bank Accounts to Households

30/08/2014

India’s state-owned banks are conducting a massive campaign to open millions of accounts for poor Indians who are off the financial grid and vulnerable to black market money lenders.

China to Boost Private Equity Sector with New Rules

28/08/2014

The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) aims to boost the development of its private equity funds with new rules that encourage industry self-regulation.

Hong Kong to Hold Roadshow for First Sukuk Offering

28/08/2014

The Hong Kong government will hold investor meetings from next week for its first Islamic bond issue.

S. Korean Watchdog Probes Banks for Rate-Rigging

27/08/2014

South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission has launched a probe into four major commercial banks on allegations that the lenders colluded on setting deposit and lending rates after the central bank’s policy rate cut.

Australian Banks Reject Capital Holding Call

27/08/2014

Australian banks have rejected suggestions by Financial Services Inquiry chief David Murray that the industry needs to increase its holdings of capital.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Relaunch Non-Deliverable Forward Forex Market

27/08/2014

Taiwan plans to reopen its non deliverable forward (NDF) foreign exchange market in phases after the country closed this down the for the New Taiwan dollar in 1998.

Singapore to Cut Board Lot Size of Stocks in January

26/08/2014

Singapore Exchange will reduce the standard board lot size of securities listed on SGX from 1,000 to 100 units from January 19 next year in order to make investing more affordable to retail investors.