Market Abuse

China Warns of Market Manipulation via Stock Connect

07/11/2016

CSRC holds joint training session with Hong Kong regulator, issues warning statement.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Approves 6 P2P Platforms

07/11/2016

Country is the first in ASEAN to regulate sector; to introduce digital investment advice rules in 2017

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bangladesh to Get $15mn of Heist Money Back This Week

07/11/2016

A further $30mn which found its way to a casino’s accounts is expected to follow.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Targets 70% Banking Coverage

07/11/2016

Banking sector charged with expanding network, improving quality and easing access.

Structural Regulation

China Mulls Access for Wall Street Banks

06/11/2016

Penetrating the market seen as a tough ask given local banks’ strong relationships.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Top AMCs Subscribe to Singapore Stewardship Principles

03/11/2016

BlackRock, JP Morgan and Temasek sign up to voluntary initiative to promote good practice.

Market Abuse

Former UOB Rep Banned Over $6.48mn Trading Loss

03/11/2016

Former representative said to have breached Code of Conduct; banned for 10 years.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia, China Join Forces on AML/CTF

03/11/2016

Agreement boosts jurisdictions’ analytical capacity and enforcement to combat illicit funding.

Clearing & Post-Trade

JGB T+1 Project Enters Final Phase

03/11/2016

Bank of Japan says move due by 1Q2018 will help reduce settlement risks.