Credit Risk

India to Implement Early Warning System for Broker Defaults

26/03/2018

SEBI consulting on draft measures on norms on early detection of potential default among stock brokers through an Intelligent and Specific Early Warning System.

Clearing & Post-Trade

India Releases Risk Management Norms for Clearing Commodity Derivatives

22/03/2018

Clearing corporations to maintain liquid assets after margins of INR5 million.

Trading & Investment

Malaysia Set to License its First Robo-advisory

22/03/2018

Securities Commission 2017 annual report reveals eligibility and application requirements for digital investment management; first robot-advisory license to be granted in 2018.

Structural Regulation

S.Korea Proposes Asset Manager Remuneration Disclosures

22/03/2018

FSC to amend financial services legislation to enhance investor protection by requiring funds to release manager compensation; new rules for easing fund compliance and encouraging crowdfunding also proposed.

Trading & Investment

UPDATED – India Securities Regulator Mulls Changes to Algorithmic Trading Framework

18/03/2018

SEBI is considering imposing a congestion charge for high volume trading to address concerns on unfair market access to India’s exchange trading systems.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Malaysia Establishes Working Group to Digitise Brokerage Industry

18/03/2018

The BRIDGe working group will work to enhance operational efficiencies and service standards, promote innovation and reduce brokerage costs.

Capital Adequacy

Bangladesh to Raise Capital Requirements on Stock Brokers, Merchant Banks

15/03/2018

New capital requirements will be imposed on stock brokers, merchant banks, asset managers and institutional portfolio managers.

Credit Risk

Myanmar Central Bank Pushes for New Moveable Assets Law

15/03/2018

A moveable asset finance law would enable banks to accept collateral other than real estate such as stock, equipment and receivables.

Anti-Money Laundering

SEBI Issues Clarifications on New Foreign Investor Norms

15/03/2018

Foreign Portfolio Investors should not be Indian residents, non-resident Indians or overseas citizens of India; must be from AML/CTF compliant jurisdictions.