Hong Kong to Introduce New Commodities Contracts

14/10/2015

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing plans to introduce London Nickel Mini Futures, London Tin Mini Futures and London Lead Mini Futures contracts.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Consults on Revised Crowdfunding Rules

14/10/2015

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comments on proposed revisions to crowdfunding rules which have been in effect since May 2015.

SFC Chairman Pushes for OTC Derivatives Reform

14/10/2015

The chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission says there is no room for delay in the implementation of OTC derivatives reforms as international standards need to be met.

Hong Kong Refines Information Exchange Proposal

14/10/2015

Hong Kong’s Government will refine the legislative proposals for implementing the new international standard on Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information in Tax Matters.

Markit Launches KY3P Platform for Third Party Risk Management

14/10/2015

Barclays, HSBC and Morgan Stanley partner to design new service.

Technology and Banking: Evolution or Revolution?

14/10/2015

In a changing technology landscape, data analytics, block chain and mobile payments are having the greatest impact on financial services.

China Cracks Down on Illegal Reduction of Holdings

13/10/2015

The China Securities Regulatory Commission has held a two-day hearing for 11 cases involving shareholders illegally reducing their stockholdings.

RBI Eases Lending Requirements for Low-Cost Housing

13/10/2015

Announcement of reduction in minimum risk weights and an increase in the loan-to-value ratio is a bid to boost demand for low-cost housing.

Securities / Derivatives

Three Wave Regulation: Sibos Day 1 Plenary

13/10/2015

Yawar Shah’s opening remarks focus attention on financial crime compliance and market infrastructure growth.