Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia’s Regulator to Promote Domestic Investors Entry in Markets

By Editors | 07/05/2014

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) says it will focus on encouraging more domestic investors into the country’s foreign-dominated capital market.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan to Assist in Drafting Myanmar’s Stock Exchange Regulations

By Editors | 06/05/2014

The Japanese Ministry of Finance will help draw the regulations for the Stock Exchange Commission in Myanmar, said a Myanmar finance official.

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ASEAN and Partners Pledge Collaboration in Boosting Bond Markets

By Editors | 05/05/2014

The finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states and three partners—Japan, China and South Korea—agreed to boost collaboration in strengthening the Asian bond markets.

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Vietnam to Finalise Regulations on Privatization, IPOs

By Editors | 05/05/2014

The Vietnamese government is finalising polices and regulations on reforming state enterprises through privatization and public offerings.

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Excess Regulation Bad for Financial Markets, Says World Bank Economist

By Editors | 30/04/2014

Excess regulation can result in “unintended effects” in the overall development of the financial markets, says an economist at the World Bank.

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Finance Authorities in Asia Boost Cooperation on Oversight, Regulation

By Editors | 29/04/2014

Financial authorities in Asia have strengthened ties to advance their financial cooperation through the discussion of critical and common issues that affect markets in the region.

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Vietnam’s State Asset Manager Cuts Interest Rate on Loans for Struggling Firms

By Editors | 28/04/2014

The Vietnam Asset Management Company (VAMC) has lowered interest rates on soured loans in an effort to help troubled enterprises revive their businesses.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia’s Financial Regulator to Open Online Reporting System for Companies

By Editors | 21/04/2014

Indonesia’s Financial Service Authority is launching an online reporting system in June that will allow listed companies to submit various reports to the authority with ease.

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APEC Issues Consultation Paper on Asia Region Funds Passport

By Editors | 17/04/2014

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) governments are seeking views on a proposal that will facilitate cross border issuing of managed investment funds within makers of key member economies.