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Hong Kong, Australia Seek to Boost RMB Trade
23/05/2014
A group of senior representatives from Hong Kong and Australian banks met to review developments in the Renminbi (RMB) business and consider ways to strengthen RMB products and services, with a view to facilitating greater participation of corporates and other customers in the RMB market.
Securities / Derivatives
Myanmar Sees Delay in Stock Exchange Launch
23/05/2014
The opening of a stock exchange in Myanmar may be delayed due to difficulty in recruiting skilled people for jobs at the exchange and finding companies that could qualify to list on the market.
HK Regulator Reprimands, Fines Deutsche Bank for Regulatory Breaches
23/05/2014
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reprimanded and fined Deutsche Bank HK$1.6 million for regulatory breaches and internal control failings.
S.Korea’s Financial Authorities Need Enhanced Independence, Says IMF
22/05/2014
South Korea needs to strengthen the independence of its financial authorities to ensure the safety and soundness of its financial sector, said the International Monetary Fund.
Japan’s Economy Needs ‘Super Regional Banks,’ Says LDP
22/05/2014
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party will urge government to establish “super regional banks” to help revitalize the economy during the nation’s unorthodox bid to beat deflation.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia’s Audit Board Urges Firms to Ensure Quality of Monitoring Procedure
22/05/2014
Malaysia’s Audit Oversight Board urged audit firms to ensure quality of audit procedures.
New Zealand Regulator Sees Improving Confidence in Financial Markets
20/05/2014
A survey by the Financial Markets Authority has found more people are confident in New Zealand’s financial markets, but half are still unsatisfied with investment material companies give clients.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippine Banks to Submit Stress Test Reports
20/05/2014
The Philippine central bank plans a stress test on banks and are asking lenders to submit reports on their assessment on the impact of interest rate changes on the real estate sector and on their balance sheets.
China’s Slowing Property Market Poses Risk to Banks, Regulator Says
20/05/2014
The country’s weakening property market poses risks to the banking system, an official with the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) said.
India’s Regional Stock Exchanges to Shut Operations as SEBI Deadline Nears
20/05/2014
India’s 15 regional stock exchanges (RSEs) are opting to exit the business as the deadline to meet new net worth and trading norms nears.
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