Securities / Derivatives

Short-term Derivatives to Require FMA License

03/04/2017

Companies offering short-duration derivatives in NZ will require license from December 2017.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines to Establish Shared Clearing, Settlements System

03/04/2017

Banking industry commits to forming two automated clearing houses this year.

Market Infrastructure

China Launches Online Payment Clearinghouse

03/04/2017

New clearing platform cuts direct link between third-party payment providers and banks.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Introduce Common Registration for Equity, Commodity Brokers

31/03/2017

Move removes need to lock-up funds separately for stock and commodity broking entities for net worth and base minimum capital requirements.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Industry Funding Model Bill in Parliament

31/03/2017

New model will increase transparency, making industry more accountable and ASIC a stronger regulator.

Capital / Liquidity

China Regulator Sets Sights on Off-Balance Sheet Risks

31/03/2017

CBRC checking potential risks from non-guaranteed wealth management products, entrusted loans and entrusted investments.

Securities / Derivatives

FRTB in APAC

02/02/2017

The challenges for financial institutions conducting wholesale banking business in the region.

Securities / Derivatives

AML & Open Data: The End of Privacy?

08/12/2016

Why regulation alone will not address risks arising from technological advances.

Securities / Derivatives

CRS in APAC – Are Organisations Ready?

24/11/2016

APAC survey benchmarks ‘state of readiness’ and emerging implementation trends.