Securities / Derivatives

China to Revamp Securities Industry Risk Management Rules

11/04/2016

Securities industry to see net capital rise by about 20% and doubling of risk-reserve capital under new calculations.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Investigating ‘Dark Fibre’ at NSE

11/04/2016

Whistle blower says firms other than ISPs laid fibres to benefit some trading members.

Australia Clearing Competition Unlikely to Emerge

08/04/2016

Nod to opening up cash equities clearing masks real opportunities in last week’s Treasury announcement.

Securities / Derivatives

Margining Requirements to Top APAC Derivatives Agenda – ISDA

08/04/2016

Association says evidence of regulation’s impact on APAC derivatives liquidity is ‘patchy at best’.

Market Infrastructure

NSE Applies for Commodities Futures Approval

08/04/2016

Indian exchange expects to receive framework from SEBI, follows rival BSE in seeking approval.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Cites Cross-border Conflicts in APAC Derivatives

07/04/2016

Report says CCP recognition and reporting are major issues.

Market Infrastructure

China’s New Loan-Equity Swap Scheme Could Hit RMB1trn

07/04/2016

New plan follows scheme in 1999-2004 under which RMB405bn of loans were cancelled.

Market Infrastructure

IOSCO Issues Cyber Risk Study

07/04/2016

Report explores approach to cyber risks of Singapore and Australian regulators.

AML / KYC

Indonesia to Use Credit Card Data to Catch Tax Cheats

06/04/2016

Tax authorities will be able to access account numbers, card owner names and tax identification numbers.