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AxiTrader Approves Access to Chinese Yuan, 15 Other Pairs
- AxiTrader now allows trading access to Chinese Yuan via USD/CNH, among 16 new currency pairs made available to traders. The Australian FX Broker hopes for the new offering to be highly popular among clients.
Wednesday, 12/02/2014 | 10:18 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
Singapore Exchange Clearing Activity Rises, But Trading Volumes Drop in January
- Throughout 2013, one of the trends we have been reporting is the growing significance of Singapore as a regional financial hub in Asia. The SGX followed this trend with increased clearing volumes of commodities.
Wednesday, 05/02/2014 | 10:27 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Europe Follows America As Gaia Transparence Partners With Numerix in Advent of EMIR
- As Europe prepares itself for the full implementation of EMIR, technology companies Gaia Transparence and Numerix forge a partnership in order to meet the mandatory trade reporting regulations.
Tuesday, 04/02/2014 | 19:46 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
IntercontinentalExchange Group Closes on Acquisition of Singapore Mercantile Exchange
- In a deal estimated at $150M, SMX has been 100% acquired by ICE Group, with technology integration expected to transition, new product offerings to be considered - including discussions with local regulators and clients.
Monday, 03/02/2014 | 13:10 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
MAS Licensing Open for RNQFII Program to Invest Offshore-RMB in China's Stock Markets
- Singapore's regulator opens its doors to the Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor licensing, allowing members to invest offshore-RMB in China's Securities Markets, under an aggregate RMB 50 billion programme.
Friday, 24/01/2014 | 15:24 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
Big Brother Tactics at Singapore Exchange as Venue Prepares to Install Circuit Breakers
- Whilst the Asia Pacific region remains relatively unburdened by government and regulatory intervention relating to HFT, Singapore Exchange readies itself to install circuit breakers in late February.
Wednesday, 22/01/2014 | 12:06 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Bitcoin regulatory status around the world, January 16th 2014 update
Thursday, 16/01/2014 | 15:49 GMT by
FMAdmin Someone
Free Bitcoins, Regulation, a Bitcoin Vault and Overstock.com
- It can be said that 2013 was the year that bitcoin caught the eye of regulators, and 2014 will be the year they begin to act. Last week saw regulators take both pro and con attitudes towards bitcoins in their countries.
Sunday, 12/01/2014 | 10:18 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Singapore Set to Tax Bitcoin Gains According to Coin Republic
Thursday, 09/01/2014 | 21:24 GMT by
Ron Finberg
SGX Reports December Mixed, Derivatives Up YoY, and 2013 Full-Year Highlights
- Singapore Exchange December highs and lows, across its multi-asset offerings, as its clearing activities grew, while mixed results combined for slower securities volumes, and higher open interest in FX Futures by 20%
Monday, 06/01/2014 | 20:47 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
Reviewing Bitcoin Regulation in 2013 as it Leads to 2014
Wednesday, 01/01/2014 | 09:06 GMT by
Ron Finberg
SGX Becomes Authorized By CFTC as First Asian Derivatives Clearing Organization
- Following its receiving of approval from the CFTC on Friday, the SGX has announced that it has become the first Asian firm to become authorized by a US regulator derivatives regulator as a DCO.
Tuesday, 31/12/2013 | 08:59 GMT by
Ron Finberg
ADS Securities Opens Hong Kong Office, MD Desmond Yeo to Oversee Asian Business
- The Abu-Dhabi based Financial Investment Company,regulated by the central bank of the UAE, has extended its regulatory jurisdictions into Hong Kong with a new office under the subsidiary ADS Securities Hong Kong Limited.
Monday, 16/12/2013 | 09:50 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
Regulator vs Machine! MAS Issues Penalty Against Trader For Improper Use Of Devices
- The Monetary Authority of Singapore issues a $50,000 civil enforcement penalty against forex trader for contravening the Securities and Futures Act with relation to using deceptive and manipulative devices.
Wednesday, 20/11/2013 | 07:06 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Traiana's Asian Tigers: Harmony Network Rolled Out Across APAC Region
- Just a week has gone by since pre trade risk and post trade processing firm Traiana announced the launch of its Singapore office, and the Asian expansion continues today as the Harmony network goes live across the continent.
Tuesday, 19/11/2013 | 10:40 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Traiana Broadens Eastern Expansion: Announces Opening Of Singapore Operations
- Traiana has today announced that it has made a further step in its expansion in the Asia Pacific region by opening an office in Singapore, adding to existing Hong Kong and Tokyo facilities.
Thursday, 14/11/2013 | 09:13 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
SGX Announces Launch of FX Futures as Singapore Leads Asia in Forex Volumes
- Singapore Exchange Ltd. to launch six exchange traded futures for regional currency pairs as the demand for FX pushes the country to 3rd largest trading center overtaking Japan by only one tenth of a percent.
Monday, 28/10/2013 | 14:57 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
SunGard Bullish on SE Asia – Signs Philippine Stock Broker on Global Network
- Philippines Stock market opens up to overseas investors as leading stock broker, First Metro Securities signs up to SunGard Global Network. The move outlines Philippines position as one of the best performing markets for investors.
Tuesday, 22/10/2013 | 18:09 GMT by
Adil Siddiqui
Malaysian Derivatives Exchange Gets Approval to Launch Gold Futures Trading
- Bursa Malaysia has been granted approval by the Securities Commission to launch the much awaited Gold Futures contract. The exchange has been extending its product range in a bid to attract new investors.
Friday, 20/09/2013 | 23:45 GMT by
Adil Siddiqui
Asian Tiger Pounces Into Pole Position: Singapore Is Largest FX Center In Asia
- All eyes are most certainly on Asia. Whilst Japan still holds its premier position as the world's largest retail FX market, Singapore, in a report by BIS, is the largest institutional FX center in Asia, and Third worldwide.
Monday, 09/09/2013 | 07:53 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Monetary Authority Of Singapore Issues Consultation On Basel III Liquidity Risk
- The Singaporean regulatory authorities have issued a detailed consultation paper relating to the implementation of the proposed Basel III rulings on liquidity. An emphasis has been placed on ensuring less reliance on FX Swaps.
Sunday, 01/09/2013 | 10:02 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
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