Market Infrastructure

Cambodia Exchange Adds Block Trades Platform

06/01/2017

Mechanism said to allow larger trading volumes and reduce price volatility.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI to Allow FPIs to Operate in IFSCs

06/01/2017

FPIs should abide with conditions such as informing custodians of their participation.

AML / KYC

SFC Bans Ex-Citibank Staff for Tampering with Client Signature

06/01/2017

Regulator says former employee attempted to deceive bank on client application.

AML / KYC

Former Falcon Manager in Court on 1MDB Charges

06/01/2017

Jens Sturzenegger the first foreigner to be prosecuted in relation to the affair.

CSRC Confiscations Up 288% in 2016

06/01/2017

Securities regulator cites ‘unprecedentedly complex’ market environment in China.

Big Picture

The Big Picture – Jenny Knott, NEX Optimisation CEO

05/01/2017

Chief executive of newly formed firm discusses pressing problems and potential solutions.

Capital / Liquidity

Indonesia Finalises P2P Lender Capital Requirements

05/01/2017

Regulator halves minimum capital requirements for both registered and licensed firms.

Market Infrastructure

Fidelity Wins 1st Standalone Fund Management License in China

05/01/2017

Wholly foreign-owned enterprise is the first to obtain a license to operate independently.

AML / KYC

Taiwan to Beef Up AML System Before APG Evaluation

05/01/2017

Move aims to avoid restrictions on Taiwan’s overseas financial institutions.