Internet Finance Guidelines May Favour Traditional Chinese Banks

02/08/2015

China’s move to regulate internet finance, though seen to legitimise a sector that has largely operated in a vacuum, may also reflect the government’s support for traditional banks.

Changes to Securitisation Structures May Hit Smaller Aussie Lenders Harder

01/08/2015

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority may end up shutting smaller lenders out of their main funding source with its toughened stance on securitised loans.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Publishes Country Review of Pakistan’s Implementation of IOSCO Principles

01/08/2015

The International Organization of Securities Commissions has published a review of Pakistan’s implementation of IOSCO Principles, noting that its regulatory framework has undergone significant improvement in the structure and practice of regulation.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh to Launch First ETF within One Year

01/08/2015

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission is considering launching an ETF under existing rules for collective investment schemes.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh to Establish Clearing Corporation

31/07/2015

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission is drafting rules to establish a Clearing Corporation to perform clearing and settlement activities of the capital market.

India Looks to Expedite New Bank Licenses

31/07/2015

The Reserve Bank of India has asked the Income Tax Department to expedite the collection of financial and tax history of almost 50 companies seeking licences to operate small finance and payment banks in India.

Nomura Hong Kong Fined for Disclosure Failings

31/07/2015

SFC fines Nomura Hong Kong HK$4.5 million for failing to promptly report trading misconduct by one of its traders.

Securities / Derivatives

Evolving AML and KYC Standards – Now an Integral Part of Financial Institutions

31/07/2015

Increasingly complex and co-dependent regulations and tax policies are changing the process of onboarding and monitoring clients and counterparties.

Urgency Required to Enact Global Data Standards, says DTCC

30/07/2015

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation has urged legislative and industry action to address three key obstacles it has identified that are hindering achievement of the G20 transparency goals.