MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

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.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Revamps Code of Conduct

By Samuel Riding | 12/10/2016

Council of Financial Regulators also issues minimum conditions for competition.

Market Infrastructure

HK, Shenzhen Cement Stock Link

By Samuel Riding | 12/10/2016

Four-party agreement between exchanges and clearers solidifies formal arrangements.

Market Infrastructure

G7 Issues Financial Cybersecurity Guidelines

By Samuel Riding | 12/10/2016

Eight-point guidelines cover governance, risk and control assessment and information sharing.

Market Infrastructure

New Zealand to Revise Regulatory Reporting Framework

By Samuel Riding | 11/10/2016

Regulator consults on what information should be gathered from intermediaries.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI to Tighten Investment Adviser Rules

By Samuel Riding | 10/10/2016

Revisions aim to address gaps and overlapping laws and standard regulations

Market Infrastructure

India Calls Top Brokers to Account

By Samuel Riding | 07/10/2016

Show cause notices issued to brokers for alleged involvement in USD853mn spot exchange scam.

Market Infrastructure

Korea to Reform Short-Selling Rules

By Samuel Riding | 07/10/2016

Measures will aim to prevent losses due to delayed disclosure of foreign developments.