MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

Korea Clarifies Financial Firm Governance Laws

By Samuel Riding | 17/10/2016

Regulator responds to concerns about rules on outside directors, risk management and transparency.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Capital Markets Set for November ‘Big Bang’

By Samuel Riding | 17/10/2016

Derivatives framework and conversion of SOEs into joint-stock companies set to boost liquidity.

Market Infrastructure

Thailand SEC to Probe Stock Slump

By Samuel Riding | 17/10/2016

Securities regulator vows to take legal action if market manipulation is uncovered.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia Regulator Targets Thailand Links

By Samuel Riding | 17/10/2016

Financial Services Authority views Thailand as stepping stone to other SE Asian countries.

Market Infrastructure

HK Launches Brokerage Cybersecurity Review

By Samuel Riding | 14/10/2016

SFC says compromised or unauthorised transactions amounted to $12.89mn.

AML / KYC

China to Tighten Internet Finance Rules

By Samuel Riding | 14/10/2016

PBOC to head taskforce including securities regulator and issue measures by March 2017.

AML / KYC

Regulation Still the Top Risk Concern for Global Banks – EY

By Samuel Riding | 13/10/2016

50% of boards, 68% of CROs prioritising regulatory implementation, meeting supervisory expectations.

Market Infrastructure

Japan to Remove Bitcoin Sales Tax

By Samuel Riding | 13/10/2016

Move expected boost bitcoin growth, reduce administrative costs.

AML / KYC

HK, Australia Targeted in Odinaff SWIFT Attacks

By Samuel Riding | 12/10/2016

Report warns upcoming attacks could be similar to Bangladesh Bank heist.