Securities / Derivatives

China Stalls Launch of Registration Based IPO System

26/02/2018

Initially set for implementation this week, the market-oriented approach to listings will be pushed forward two years.

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC Extends Shanghai Clearing House No-Action Relief

26/02/2018

Shanghai Clearing House is permitted to clear certain swaps subject to mandatory clearing in China for the proprietary trades of its clearing members that are US persons.

Enforcement

Indian Court Urges End to Auditor ‘Self Regulation’

26/02/2018

Supreme Court says auditors lack adequate oversight, have breached central bank and foreign direct investment rules and Chartered Accountants Act.

China Launches Online Credit Scoring Service

25/02/2018

Baihang Credit Scoring granted three-year licence to provide personal credit information services online.

Securities / Derivatives

China Stops Publishing Volatility Index Data

24/02/2018

The move was designed to curb options market activity and discourage speculation amid recent volatility, says Bloomberg.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Issues Guidance on Conflicts of Interest in Equity Offerings

24/02/2018

Recommendations developed by group of regulators including ASIC, Hong Kong’s SFC and Japan’s FSA.

Securities / Derivatives

India Allows Cash as Collateral for GIFT City Trading

23/02/2018

Foreign securities and gold also eligible, but cash and cash equivalents will need to form 50 percent of total liquid assets at all times.

Securities / Derivatives

Indian Exchanges to Launch Cross-Currency Derivatives

22/02/2018

BSE and NSE can launch cross-currency futures and options in the euro, pound and yen, against the dollar and rupee.

AML / KYC

Indonesian Banks Start AEOI Registration to Report Customer Data

22/02/2018

Indonesian banks, regulators and financial infrastructure firms invited to register with the tax office under AEOI norms.