Singapore’s 2015 budget announced last week included favourable tax policies for M&A and Singapore real-estate investment trusts that encourage outbound investment
Asian market institutions’ responses to the FSB's consultation on TLAC largely focus on emerging markets issues. But a lack of clarity on domestic requirements has sparked concerns
Sebi's 2013 discussion paper on safety nets for IPOs froze India’s market. But the regulator's new solution for IPO pricing may not entirely protect retail investors
Local corporates need new financing options. If international debt capital markets are to be a solution, some long-proposed reforms must reach fruition
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority's (HKMA) bank resolution consultation included the International Swaps and Derivatives Association's (Isda) protocol on temporary stays. Other Asian jurisdictions must follow.
New rules that expand the Foreign Investment Review Board's approval of investments in agriculture follow growing concern that the sector needs more protection
New regulations for depository receipts in India won’t be the deciding factor in boosting offshore listings. Listco candidates will be more focused on the country's market performance
