Cryptocurrency

Vietnam to Start Regulating Bitcoin in 2018

08/12/2016

Project aims to formulate rules on managing and handling digital assets and currencies.

Custody & Infrastructure

ECB, BOJ Tie-up on Blockchain

08/12/2016

Central banks could start putting money into distributed ledger circulation.

Trading & Investment

PSE Kicks off USD Securities Regime

08/12/2016

Exchange to hold training sessions for traders and back office staff; expects REIT regulation soon.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Issues Licensing Report

07/12/2016

Regulator concerned by misleading applications, overseas misrepresentation by OTC derivative licensees.

Cloud & Infrastructure

HK, UK Sign Fintech Agreement

07/12/2016

Regulators will collaborate on ‘experience sharing’, information exchange.

Market Abuse

Japanese Regulator Recommends Morgan Stanley Fine

07/12/2016

SESC suggests unit be fined $1.9mn for market manipulation including placing orders without intent to trade.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Philippine Central Bank Pushes Reform of 23-Year-Old Charter

07/12/2016

Reform would see BSP receive more financial support to enhance regulatory and supervisory powers.

Market Risk

APRA, HKMA Confirm Variation Margining Implementation

07/12/2016

Implementation on margining and risk mitigation requirements to begin as set out under Basel III in both jurisdictions.

Payments & Settlements

Indian Court Questions Cash Withdraw Limits

07/12/2016

Gujurat High Court suggests central bank also not empowered to conduct ‘demonetisation’.