MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

    AML / KYC

    APAC Regulators Set to Up Cyber-scrutiny

    By Samuel Riding | 14/12/2016

    FIs should also brace for more monitoring, enforcement, according to Deloitte, Simmons and Simmons.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Exchanges Issue Bond Repo Risk Guidelines

    By Samuel Riding | 14/12/2016

    Measures aim to strengthen risk management and ensure long-term bond market growth.

    Market Infrastructure

    Indonesia Limits Foreign Ownership of Fintech Firms

    By Samuel Riding | 12/12/2016

    Draft rules also mandate minimum capital and financial reporting standards.

    Market Infrastructure

    Philippines Eases Bank Branch Opening Rules

    By Samuel Riding | 12/12/2016

    Lenders will now be able to set up branches in previously restricted areas.

    Market Infrastructure

    Indian Gov’t Says NSE Gave Preferential Access

    By Samuel Riding | 12/12/2016

    Finance minister Arjun Meghwal says loophole making system prone to manipulation closed on 3 December.

    AML / KYC

    HK SFC Fined Firms $3.33mn in 1H16

    By Samuel Riding | 09/12/2016

    Disciplinary actions up 67%; civil proceedings rise 23%; completed investigations increase by 24%.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Launches Acceptance Bills Exchange

    By Samuel Riding | 09/12/2016

    New exchange aims to prevent fraud amidst PBOC concerns about ‘opaque information trading’.

    Market Infrastructure

    SGX Glitch Halts Derivatives Trading

    By Samuel Riding | 09/12/2016

    December Nikkei 225 Futures the largest contract hit by delay 5 months after main board malfunction.

    Market Infrastructure

    S.Korea Launches Blockchain Consortium

    By Samuel Riding | 09/12/2016

    Group aims to ‘maximise convenience, security and efficiency of financial transactions’.

    Market Infrastructure

    Tax Reform a Boon for Overseas Investors

    By Samuel Riding | 09/12/2016

    Simpler, more rational regime is increasingly conducive, EY partner Tejas Desai suggests.

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