MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

AML / KYC

PBOC Sets up Fintech Committee, But No Sandbox

By Samuel Riding | 16/05/2017

Central bank to consider several of the measures mooted by head of science and technology department in March.

Market Infrastructure

Pakistan to Introduce Single Stock Options in 3Q

By Samuel Riding | 15/05/2017

Exchange expects move to increase market volume by 2-3x.

AML / KYC

Australia Throws Open Door to Banking Disruptors

By Samuel Riding | 11/05/2017

Capital, shareholding, licensing regulations to be eased, sandbox expanded.

AML / KYC

S.Korea FSC Could Have Policymaking Powers Removed

By Samuel Riding | 11/05/2017

Incoming President Moon Jae-in has argued FSC should be a regulator only.

Market Infrastructure

APRA Proposes OTC Margining Substitute Compliance

By Samuel Riding | 10/05/2017

Substitute compliance would encompass 7 jurisdictions including 3 in APAC

AML / KYC

HK SFC Launches Broker Cybersecurity Consultation

By Editors | 09/05/2017

Cybercrime rapidly becoming a top priority of Asia Pacific regulators.

Capital / Liquidity

Singapore Government Introduces New RRP Regime

By Samuel Riding | 09/05/2017

Bill extends MAS powers over financial institutions in distress and their counterparties.

Market Infrastructure

HK SFC Warns on ‘Phantom’ Brokerages

By Samuel Riding | 08/05/2017

Executive director for intermediaries says regulator will sanction or ban dormant firms.

Market Infrastructure

Pakistan Issues Agricultural Commodity Collateral Management Rules

By Samuel Riding | 04/05/2017

Regulations are designed to promote lending to agricultural sector, boost financial inclusion.