Policy Initiatives and Reforms

The implementation of the Blueprint is divided into three phases: Phase I (2006– 2009), Phase II (2009–2012), and Phase III (2012–2015). A number of reforms outlined in the blueprint are summarized below:

Phase I: Immediate Priorities (2006–2009)

  • enact Bankruptcy Law
  • develop progressive company framework with graduated requirements for small-to-listed companies
  • investor education and human resource development
  • put in place interbank market
  • enact law on non-government securities, including an enforcement framework for fraud and a central electronic securities depository
  • continue improving accounting and auditing capacity

Phase II: Intermediate and Medium-Term Priorities (2009–2012)

  • implement progressive, graduated framework for companies
  • securities depository for all public companies
  • implementation of financial enforcement and regulation
  • continuing development of financial regulation
  • preparation for a Securities Exchange—including initial public offerings, securities intermediaries, and consideration of an investor compensation scheme

Phase III: Long-Term Goals (2012–2015)

  • investment funds
  • pensions/provident fund scheme
  • securitization framework/institution
  • derivatives