Market Infrastructure

Pakistan to Revamp Trading Rights Rules

11/01/2017

New regulations include changes in permissible actions against trading rights certificate holders.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Said to Ask NSE Take Remedial Action on HFT

11/01/2017

Regulator is also considering possibility of individual fault despite forensic audit conclusions.

Capital / Liquidity

US Regulator Fines HSBC $33mn

11/01/2017

Office of the Comptroller says bank failed to fix deficiencies in time.

Market Infrastructure

China Mulls Bitcoin Custody Platform

11/01/2017

Move aims to enhance security of trading in virtual currency after recent volatility.

Market Infrastructure

Chinese Bank, IBM to Develop Custody Blockchain

11/01/2017

System aims to enhance security and efficiency in verification and risk management.

Market Infrastructure

S.Korea to Develop ‘Full Scale’ Blockchain Infrastructure

11/01/2017

Korea Exchange also planning to use blockchain technology in OTC trading.

Market Infrastructure

India Opens 1st International Exchange

10/01/2017

INX features equity, currency and commodities derivatives; trade starts 16 January.

AML / KYC

India Considering Special Panama Papers Investigation

10/01/2017

New investigation team would consider about 500 entities allegedly involved in offshoring controversy.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Allow Securities Firms to Handle FX Products

10/01/2017

Draft rules aim to boost securities sector amidst low trading volumes, stiff competition.