Global Regulators Release Progress Report on CCP Workplan

25/09/2015

The FSB, BCBS, CPMI and IOSCO have released a progress report on their work to enhance the resilience, recovery planning and resolvability of central counterparties.

UK Chancellor Plans for Trading Link with China

25/09/2015

British Chancellor George Osborne has announced a “landmark feasibility study” to explore how to link the UK and China stock […]

China Fines Top Fund Manager $3 Million for Stock Manipulation

25/09/2015

The China Securities and Regulatory Commission has slapped a $3 million fine on a star Chinese fund manager for stock-market manipulation.

Securities / Derivatives

Asian Firms Face IFRS 9 Implementation Hurdles, says Wolters Kluwer

24/09/2015

Wolters Kluwer Financial Services has found that 66 percent of Asia-Pacific financial institutions haven’t yet commenced implementing the latest set of international accounting standards known as IFRS 9.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai Asset Managers to Offer Hedge Funds Next Year

24/09/2015

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is drafting rules to allow Thai asset management companies to offer hedge funds locally.

SEBI to Enhance Disclosures by Credit Rating Agencies

23/09/2015

Plan to implement a mechanism for prompt and proper disclosures of changes to credit ratings of listed firms, in a bid to safeguard investor interests.

Japan Clearing Corp Seeks CFTC Clearing Exemption

23/09/2015

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is seeking public comment on a petition by Japan Securities Clearing Corporation for exemption from registration as a derivatives clearing organisation.

China Targets Higher Bank Liquidity Coverage Ratio

23/09/2015

CRBC announces it will implement revised measures on commercial bank liquidity risk management, effective from October 1, 2015.

Bank of Queensland Investigated by ASIC over Compliance Failures

23/09/2015

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has concerns over its risk management and compliance systems.