MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tullett to Distribute Digital Currency Trading Index

By Samuel Riding | 31/10/2016

Agreement with Australia’s Brave New Coin allows distribution of information on more than 50 digital currencies.

Market Infrastructure

Pakistan Finalises Exchange Rules

By Samuel Riding | 31/10/2016

New framework aims to ensure transparency, boost investor confidence.

Market Infrastructure

HK SFC Probes UBS on IPO Sponsorships

By Samuel Riding | 31/10/2016

Swiss bank could face fines or temporary suspension of advisory services.

Capital / Liquidity

Asia Regulators Fear ‘Brain Drain’ to Banks

By Samuel Riding | 28/10/2016

BCBS survey details regulatory priorities of 11 Asian jurisdictions.

Market Infrastructure

Australia, Kenya to Exchange Regulatory Information

By Samuel Riding | 27/10/2016

Innovation Hub agreement aims to boost capital markets.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI to Revamp Credit Rating Rules

By Samuel Riding | 26/10/2016

New regulations aim to minimise conflict of interest, ensure independent rating decisions.

AML / KYC

HK SFC Amends Account Opening Rules

By Samuel Riding | 25/10/2016

Regulator says Code of Conduct requirements are at par with international standards, adds some measures.

Capital / Liquidity

India’s Bank Resolution Bill Could Face Hurdles – Fitch

By Samuel Riding | 25/10/2016

New draft bill aiming to resolve bank failures challenged on several fronts, rating agency says.

Market Infrastructure

S.Korea to Promote Digital Currency

By Samuel Riding | 25/10/2016

Systemic work will be aligned with international trends in US and Japan.