Market Infrastructure

CSRC Freezes Reviews of Brokerage’s IPOs

24/06/2016

Southwest Securities said to be one of the most active players in backdoor listings.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam to Issue Covered Warrant Rules

23/06/2016

New regime to preface introduction of more complex products to derivatives market.

Market Infrastructure

FSB Proposes to Rein in Fund Risk

23/06/2016

Consultation looks at liquidity mismatch, leverage, operational risk and securities lending.

Market Infrastructure

Higher Capital Requirements Have Minimal Economic Impact – Report

23/06/2016

Think tank says Australian GDP would take only 0.01ppt hit from 100bp hike in capital requirement.

Market Infrastructure

India Set to Scrap Start-up Exchange Plans

23/06/2016

Securities regulator considering whether start-ups should be able to list on main exchanges.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Code of Conduct Breaches Surge

23/06/2016

SFC Annual Report also reveals sharp rise in AML breaches.

The Asian Impact of MiFID II

22/06/2016

Asia-based FI’s should stay focused on the EU Directive despite confirmation of 1-year delay.

Market Infrastructure

Asian Banks Need Tech, Cooperation to Ease Regulatory Pressure – McKinsey

22/06/2016

Management consultant says regulation is making it more difficult to compete with fintech, could further reduce investment appeal.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEx, KRX to Explore Derivatives Cross-listing

22/06/2016

Agreement would cover index futures and options, local currency derivatives.