Market Infrastructure

China Proposes to Ban Backdoor Fund Raisings

20/06/2016

Securities regulator also doubles lock-in period for shareholders in restructured companies.

Market Infrastructure

SFC, HKEx Issue Consultation on Listing Regulation

20/06/2016

Regulator and stock exchange propose changes to decision-making, governance structure.

Vietnam Tells Foreign Banks to Report IR Data

19/06/2016

State bank says foreign lenders should also report information on loans and ‘capital mobilisation’.

AML / KYC

No Super-Regulator Soon, China Think Tank Says

17/06/2016

Influential research center says reform should focus on ‘regulatory philosophy’ over next 2-3 years.

Market Infrastructure

S.Korea Revamps Capital Control Rules

17/06/2016

Authorities concerned about capital outflows due to ‘external risks’.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore’s GIC Bidding for NSE Stake

17/06/2016

Sovereign wealth fund teams up with local PE firm ChrysCapital to buy 5% stake in Indian exchange.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore, Australia Establish Fintech Tie-up

16/06/2016

Agreement aims to reduce regulatory uncertainty and time to market, MAS says.

Market Infrastructure

Japan Probes Banks’ Currency Settlement Risk

16/06/2016

Financial Services Agency to check whether banks and brokers use automated services.

AML / KYC

Indonesia Setting up Investments for Tax Amnesty Influx

16/06/2016

Infrastructure funds could capture some of the millions of dollars expected to repatriated.