Market Infrastructure

Bursa Malaysia Revises Short-selling, Failed Trade Mechanisms

01/03/2017

Exchange says measures are designed to improve price discovery, mitigate costs.

AML / KYC

Singapore Trusts Face Stricter Reporting Rules

01/03/2017

Trustees would be required to report beneficial ownership details, maintain ‘proper accounting records’.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Finalises Cybersecurity Committee

01/03/2017

Panel will evaluate threats from existing and emerging technology.

Market Infrastructure

Tokyo Exchange to Deploy Machine Learning, AI Surveillance

01/03/2017

Exchange will deploy NEC machine learning, Hitachi AI technology.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Auditing 15 Brokers

01/03/2017

Investigations continue into allegations of unfair access to NSE for high-frequency traders.

Market Infrastructure

HK Delays OTC Contract Novation Reporting Requirement

01/03/2017

Requirement that novation dates be reported by 28 February postponed.

Market Infrastructure

CSRC Issues Stock Connect Warning

28/02/2017

Regulator flags 20 incidences of market manipulation, other malpractice.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Sets out IRRBB Model Exceptions

28/02/2017

Upcoming consultation expected to have ‘no significant deviation’ from BCBS standardised framework.

Market Infrastructure

PSE Set to Agree Fixed Income Exchange Merger

28/02/2017

CEO Hans Sicat expected to become head of corporate bond board operator.