MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

AML / KYC

Philippine Central Bank Pushes Reform of 23-Year-Old Charter

By Samuel Riding | 07/12/2016

Reform would see BSP receive more financial support to enhance regulatory and supervisory powers.

Capital / Liquidity

CSRC to Tighten ‘Fourth Board’ Monitoring

By Samuel Riding | 07/12/2016

Move aims to unify regulations through tightened supervision of regional exchanges.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Amends OTC Margining Proposals

By Samuel Riding | 06/12/2016

Regulator adjusts margin settlement timeframe, asset requirements in response to feedback.

Market Infrastructure

India Could Allow MF Investment via Digital Wallets

By Samuel Riding | 06/12/2016

Digitisation aims to encourage more investors and reduce scheme costs.

Market Infrastructure

BOJ Governor Bank Warns of Fintech Challenge

By Samuel Riding | 06/12/2016

Haruhiko Kuroda cites issues including ‘obtaining information and maintain stability’.

AML / KYC

FSB RCG Asia Details Workplan, Policy Priorities

By Samuel Riding | 06/12/2016

Group met to discuss macroprudential frameworks, fintech, and correspondent banking.

Market Infrastructure

Shenzhen-HK Stock Connect Opens

By Samuel Riding | 05/12/2016

Accompanying rules aim to curb cross-border illegal activity, market misconduct.

Market Infrastructure

SGX Finalises MTP Methodology

By Samuel Riding | 05/12/2016

Reviews to be conducted twice a year; companies can apply to exit list in March, September each year.

Market Infrastructure

HK, Switzerland Agree Mutual Recognition of Funds

By Samuel Riding | 04/12/2016

Agreement to allow cross-border sales includes rules on equal treatment of investors.