Market Infrastructure

HKMA’s Executive Director Retires

08/08/2016

Esmond Lee retires effective 7 August.

Capital / Liquidity

IOSCO Study Refutes Reform Affects Market Decline

08/08/2016

Super-regulator says dealers have changed, denies link with regulation.

China Eyes CDS Market Launch

05/08/2016

Planned rules to offer protection for investors in Chinese bonds.

Securities / Derivatives

SBP Revamps Bank, DFI Regulation

05/08/2016

The central bank frequently reviews and amends its framework to align with international practices.

AML / KYC

India Launches Site to Curb Illegal Deposit Takers

05/08/2016

The site offers the public information about deposit-taking entities, handles complaints.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia, Malaysia Approve Equal Banking Access

04/08/2016

Agreement to reduce “inequality of access” in the two markets.

Market Infrastructure

PBOC Approves Clearing House for Third-party Payments

04/08/2016

Regulator aims to standardise standards and risk controls in online payments.

Market Infrastructure

Korean Investment Banks Given Boost in IPO Chase

04/08/2016

FSC’s new regulation will allow Korean brokerages to pursue more IPOs.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Develop Mega-Investment Banks

04/08/2016

New rules favouring large firms encourage should invite mergers.