MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

AML / KYC

Singapore Parliament Considers Extended MAS Powers

By Samuel Riding | 10/01/2017

Changes include refined non-retail investor classification, safeguards unconventional investment products.

Market Infrastructure

Japan FSA to Allow JPX to Use Fintech

By Samuel Riding | 09/01/2017

Move aims to further explore technology applications, enhance trading efficiency.

AML / KYC

PBOC Hones in on Bitcoin Risks

By Samuel Riding | 09/01/2017

Central bank reminds institutions bitcoin is not legal tender.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Publishes Updated Fintech Sandbox Guidelines

By Samuel Riding | 06/01/2017

Updates include simplified application requirements, evaluation criteria; clarify when sandbox will no longer apply.

Market Infrastructure

Cambodia Exchange Adds Block Trades Platform

By Samuel Riding | 06/01/2017

Mechanism said to allow larger trading volumes and reduce price volatility.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI to Allow FPIs to Operate in IFSCs

By Samuel Riding | 06/01/2017

FPIs should abide with conditions such as informing custodians of their participation.

Market Infrastructure

Fidelity Wins 1st Standalone Fund Management License in China

By Samuel Riding | 05/01/2017

Wholly foreign-owned enterprise is the first to obtain a license to operate independently.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Approves BSE Listing

By Samuel Riding | 04/01/2017

Indian exchange will seek to sell stake of just under 30%; SGX to divest its 4.7% stake.

Market Infrastructure

Taiwan Moots Day Trading Tax Cut

By Samuel Riding | 04/01/2017

Move expected to boost market turnover by up to 20%, regulator says.