Market Infrastructure

HKEX to Introduce Volatility Control Mechanism on 22 August

19/08/2016

System aims to prevent extreme volatility from trading errors, other incidents.

Japan Moots 20-year Savings Account Tax Break

19/08/2016

Nippon Individual Savings Accounts currently enjoy 5-year tax moratorium.

AML / KYC

SEBI Orders AIFs to Establish Dispute Mechanisms

19/08/2016

Regulator has already instigated platform allowing investors to lodge complaints.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines Removes ‘NBQB’ Loan Registration Requirements

19/08/2016

Rule making it easier for non-banks with quasi-banking functions to borrow offshore takes effect on 15 September.

Capital / Liquidity

Global Regulators Turn Focus to CCPs

19/08/2016

CPMI-IOSCO and FSB issue series of reports addressing the risks posed by central counterparties.

Balding Bearish on Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect

18/08/2016

Renowned commentator Christopher Balding reacts to confirmation of second cross-border trading link.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASX Advances Blockchain Development

18/08/2016

Permission-based network due to replace electronic sub-register.

AML / KYC

India Penalises Cooperative Banks for KYC Failures

18/08/2016

Four lenders fined for violating KYC and other regulations

Capital / Liquidity

OJK Eyes Loan-rule Easing to Boost Consumption

18/08/2016

Regulator says banks’ bad loan risks are manageable; could permit down payment-free home loans.