Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Capital Markets Set for November ‘Big Bang’

17/10/2016

Derivatives framework and conversion of SOEs into joint-stock companies set to boost liquidity.

Market Infrastructure

Thailand SEC to Probe Stock Slump

17/10/2016

Securities regulator vows to take legal action if market manipulation is uncovered.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia Regulator Targets Thailand Links

17/10/2016

Financial Services Authority views Thailand as stepping stone to other SE Asian countries.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS Finalises TLAC Holdings Treatment

14/10/2016

Standard aims to reduce risk of contagion within financial system in event of bank collapse.

Market Infrastructure

HK Launches Brokerage Cybersecurity Review

14/10/2016

SFC says compromised or unauthorised transactions amounted to $12.89mn.

Capital / Liquidity

China Banking Sector Could Face ‘Disruptive Adjustment’ – RBA

14/10/2016

Australian central bank concerned by rising debt, slowing economic growth and risks from smaller lenders.

AML / KYC

China to Tighten Internet Finance Rules

14/10/2016

PBOC to head taskforce including securities regulator and issue measures by March 2017.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ICAP Acquires Abide Financial

13/10/2016

London, New York, 13 October 2016 – ICAP plc, a leading markets operator and provider of post trade risk mitigation […]

AML / KYC

Regulation Still the Top Risk Concern for Global Banks – EY

13/10/2016

50% of boards, 68% of CROs prioritising regulatory implementation, meeting supervisory expectations.