Fintech / Regtech

ASIC Signs Fintech Cooperation Agreements with US, Luxembourg

05/10/2018

The US and Luxembourg join a string of international jurisdictions that have agreed to cooperate with ASIC in the development of their fintech and regtech sectors.

Market Infrastructure

BSE’s India INX Enables Access to CME Group of Exchanges

05/10/2018

New ‘Global Access’ platform enables access to cash and derivatives markets on international exchanges; connectivity with CME Group exchanges already established.

Market Infrastructure

S. Korea FSS Plan to Screen Financial Sector Executives Draws Critics

04/10/2018

Under the plan, CEOs and executives would face eligibility requirements on the basis of qualifications, a clean criminal record, and historical work performance.

Market Infrastructure

NZX Signs MoU with Shanghai Stock Exchange

04/10/2018

The NZX board is making a conscious effort to move away from a domestic focused strategy and to develop global links, said its chairman James Miller in a letter to shareholders.

Fintech / Regtech

Smart Contracts Can Improve Derivatives Market Efficiency – ISDA

04/10/2018

A new white paper by ISDA and King & Wood Mallesons proposes a practical framework for constructing smart derivatives contracts.

Market Infrastructure

ACCC Opens Inquiry into High Markup Currency Conversion Services

03/10/2018

The inquiry will examine why major companies in Australia, including the big four banks, seem to be able to consistently charge high prices, said ACCC chair Rod Sims.

Enforcement

RBI Restricts Bandhan Bank Expansion Plans, Freezes CEO’s Pay

02/10/2018

Bandhan Bank is barred from opening new branches without special permission until it can reduce its key shareholder’s stake to under 20 percent as required by RBI licensing guidelines.

Securities / Derivatives

BSE India Commences Commodity Derivatives Trading

02/10/2018

The BSE has become the first stock exchange in India to offer commodity trading as it launches futures contracts in gold and silver.

Securities / Derivatives

HK Bourse Proposes to Suspend Firms with Disclaimer, Adverse Audit Opinions

02/10/2018

A trading suspension would be imposed if a listed company’s auditor has issued a disclaimer or adverse opinion on the company’s financial statements.