Trading & Investment

Indian Start-up Platform Fails to Take Hold

16/12/2015

Regulator urges investment banks to promote platform after no listings in first six months.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

China Cracks Down on OTC Markets

16/12/2015

CSRC says some companies illegally sold shares to investors, promised they would be traded on OTC platforms.

Market Abuse

JP Morgan Fined for Trading Breaches

15/12/2015

Hong Kong SFC reprimands investment bank for short-selling, principal trading and dark pool failings.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Fintech: Don’t Fear the Regulator

15/12/2015

Fintech start-ups need to know how regulators are welcoming innovators.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF to Introduce Special CTF Measures

15/12/2015

Special follow-up measures to be introduced in February alongside meeting to discuss stronger standards.

Payments & Settlements

Indonesia Plans Integrated Payment System

15/12/2015

National Payment Gateway, which has been delayed for several years, expected to be completed in 2016.

Market Abuse

India Clamps Down on Trading Manipulation

15/12/2015

Commodity brokers and traders will have to test systems and software in consultation with exchanges.

Credit Risk

South Korea Confirms Tighter Loan Guidelines

15/12/2015

Screening to include greater scrutiny of households’ ability to pay in full, assume higher rates.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Australia Kicks-off OTC Clearing Regime

14/12/2015

Securities regulator details final rules on mandatory central clearing for OTC derivatives.