Malaysia

Hong Kong Prepares Sukuk Issuance

By Editors | 14/04/2014

Hong Kong is ready for Islamic bonds following the establishment of a tax framework that supports sukuk issuance, and as the government further develops a market for such bonds in the territory with the debut of a government sukuk.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Plans Initiatives to Boost Islamic Finance

By Editors | 08/04/2014

Indonesia’s regulators are planning to roll out initiatives to develop Islamic finance.

Singapore Exchange Launches Clearing of Non-Deliverable Interest Rate Swaps

By Editors | 07/04/2014

Singapore Exchange has launched the clearing of Non-Deliverable Interest Rate Swaps in Malaysian Ringgit and Thai Baht.

Bank of Korea Joins Islamic Finance Body

By Editors | 31/03/2014

South Korea’s central bank has joined standard-setting body Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB).

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Urges SMEs to List on Bursa, Offers Incentive for Mergers

By Editors | 25/03/2014

Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI) is committed to enhancing the capacity and competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Regulator Asks Islamic Banks to Reclassify Deposits

By Editors | 21/03/2014

Islamic banking institutions get a transition period of until June next year to reclassify Islamic deposits.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Enhances Market for Securities Borrowing and Lending, Regulated Short-Selling

By Editors | 07/03/2014

Bursa Malaysia Bhd has increased the number of stocks that can be traded in the country’s securities borrowing and lending (SBL) market.

Securities / Derivatives

Algorithmic Electronic Trading in APAC

By Editors | 03/03/2014

Algorithmic electronic trading strategies in Asia appear to be poised for continued growth; however, more consistent regulatory regimes are required to promote further development of the market.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysian Banks Told to Keep Minimum 1.2% CA Allowance

By Editors | 19/02/2014

Malaysian Banks have been told to have a minimum collective assessment (CA) ratio of 1.2% by the end of next year.