How Australia's reference rate reforms could influence Libor The Australian Financial Markets Association plans to scrap the bank panel requirement in setting its Bank Bill Swap reference rate. Could others follow? By Ashley Lee April 01 2013
Investors hope for clarity on Mongolia foreign investment law Foreign investors are excited by rumoured changes in Mongolia’s FDI law. Will the proposed amendments revive interest in the former investment darling? By Ashley Lee March 28 2013
Why APAC anti-corruption regimes are a growing concern The FCPA and UK Bribery Act might be the primary focus for anti-corruption compliance procedures. But APAC regimes and enforcement are becoming more active Here’s what to expect By Ashley Lee March 28 2013
Hong Kong clamps down on electronic trading The Hong Kong SFC's consultation conclusions on the regulation of electronic trading takes a broad scope, going beyond just algorithms and HFT. By Ashley Lee March 27 2013
IFLR-IPBA Asia M&A Forum highlights Chinese corporates have their eyes fixed on foreign targets. But this new phase of M&A comes with risks and challenges By Ashley Lee March 22 2013
A call to protect Asia’s securities regulators are firmly focused on protecting retail investors. But there are limits to what they can achieve By Ashley Lee March 22 2013
The journey to ECM success As US and UK exchanges loosen listing rules, Asia is cracking the regulatory whip to improve market integrity. Which is the best approach for long-term success? By Danielle Myles & Ashley Lee March 22 2013
CVC/PT Matahari share offer to revive Indonesia PE CVC’s offering of PT Matahari shares on IDX demonstrates the development of Indonesia’s capital markets. It also proves that private equity firms can exit in Indonesia By Ashley Lee March 21 2013
Afma’s retail structured product approval principles explained Afma’s principles for retail structured product approval present an example of international best practice across the Asia-Pacific. By Ashley Lee March 21 2013