MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Said to Revamp Exchange Governance Rules

By Samuel Riding | 09/02/2017

Regulator also said to create security receipt listing rules; discuss commodity derivatives market reforms.

AML / KYC

BSP Sets Virtual Currency Exchange Rules

By Samuel Riding | 09/02/2017

New guidelines aim to regulate digital currencies used in financial services delivery to curb AML, CTF.

AML / KYC

RBI Warns on Bitcoin

By Samuel Riding | 08/02/2017

Central bank says it does not yet authorise creation, trading of virtual currencies.

AML / KYC

Pakistan Investigating Mastercard-ID Database Deal

By Samuel Riding | 08/02/2017

Agreement with Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority inked in January.

Market Infrastructure

Taiwan Regulator Asks Firms to Toughen Data Security

By Samuel Riding | 07/02/2017

Move comes after securities firm hacked, asked to pay ransom or face further attacks.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Expands Margin Trading

By Samuel Riding | 07/02/2017

Rules include eligibility criteria, impose time limit on financial reporting.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Seeks Clarity on $1.45bn NSE IPO

By Samuel Riding | 07/02/2017

Regulator asks exchange to clarify details of proposed deal and update on 13 February

Market Infrastructure

RBI Deregulates Transaction Charges

By Samuel Riding | 06/02/2017

Move a part of the government efforts to promote cashless commerce.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesian State Lender to Set-up Malaysian Subsidiary

By Samuel Riding | 03/02/2017

Move aims to strengthen presence in neighboring country following BNM, OJK deal last year.