Asia
time to look again at japanese equities
After decades of disappointments following the 1990 market crash‚ Japanese equities have returned an astonishing 82% (Topix Index) in Yen terms over the past 15 months.
sfc reminds firms on compliance norms
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has reminded all licensed firms to ensure compliance with regulations of both local and other jurisdictions while conducting cross-border business activities.
sfc to widen investment scope for reits
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has begun a public consultation on plans to amend its real estate investment trust rules to create greater investment flexibility.
pacific sun advisors and director see acquittals
Hong Kongs Court of First Instance has overturned the acquittals of Pacific Sun Advisors and its director Andrew Mantel after the city’s financial watchdog successfully argued it was based on legal errors.
mas opens rqfii licence for local fin institutions
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is to allow eligible financial institutions to apply for a licence permitting them to invest in China’s onshore securities market.