Tag: APAC

Japan
March 23, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Japan considers spending ¥30 trillion to counter coronavirus impact

During the 2008 global financial crisis, caused by the implosion of US housing market, Japan released packages for over ¥15 trillion to combat the financial crisis. Liberal Democratic Party policy chief Fumio Kishida said: We need more drastic measures. Policy chief at Komeito, the LDP’s coalition partner, Noritoshi Ishida suggested granting fixed amount without setting…

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March 23, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Deutsche Börse launches TAIFEX data product to market data offering

Alireza Dorfard, Head of Data Services at Deutsche Börse commented: The product launch marks another milestone in the successful market data partnership between Deutsche Börse and TAIFEX. Under the partnership, which has been in place since 2016, Deutsche Börse acts as licensor of TAIFEX market data to all international clients. Clients can conveniently access data…

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ASIC suspends AFS license
March 20, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

ASIC suspends Longhou Capital Markets Pty Ltd's AFS licence

Until 13 March, Longhou  has 18 representatives with authorization, providing financial services on the company's behalf. The suspension of Longhou 's AFS licence means that the representatives must immediately cease providing financial services Read More: ASIC releases new regulation for foreign financial services providers ASIC takes steps to ensure stability of Australian equity market ASIC cancels RVM Capital’s…

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scam company
March 18, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Thieves steal $2 million with pandemic essentials scam

INTERPOL Secretary General Jürgen Stock commented: Criminals are exploiting the fear and uncertainty created by COVID-19 to prey on innocent citizens who are only looking to protect their health and that of their loved ones. Steven Yang, marketing director at AnChain.AI, noted that some of the scams are being facilitated by cryptocurrency. His company has…

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Japan
March 18, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

OANDA introduces MetaTrader 5 multi-asset platform in Japan

Kurt vom Scheidt, Chief Operating Officer with OANDA, commented: A global leader in online multi-asset trading services, OANDA was built on the foundations of transparency and integrity. Over the course of our 24-year history, we’ve worked hard to meet the ever-changing needs of our clients. That’s why we’re pleased to announce the launch of MetaTrader…

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ASIC office
March 16, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

ASIC takes steps to ensure stability of Australian equity market

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), has taken measures to ensure the resiliency of the Australian equity market as part of the Government’s response to Covid-19 outbreak. During the last two weeks, the Australian equity market has seen record trading volumes. ASIC and other Council of Financial Regulators agencies, have kept a close eye…

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