MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Issues Directions for NBFC

By Samuel Riding | 28/08/2016

‘Master Directions’ include rules on NBFC accepting client deposits and standalone primary dealers.

Market Infrastructure

Thailand to Enhance Securities Account Custody Rules

By Samuel Riding | 28/08/2016

Revisions would allow intermediaries to place client assets in more product types.

Capital / Liquidity

Foreign Portfolio Investment in Vietnam Hits Record High

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

Stock exchange market cap of $71.3bn represents 38% of GDP, a 6-year high.

AML / KYC

India, Abu Dhabi Regulators Ink Cooperation Pact

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

SEBI has already signed 22 MoUs with other regulators; sent 44 assistance request to other jurisdictions in 2015/16.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Issues Payments Consultation

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

Regulator proposes activity-based regime under single regulatory framework.

Market Infrastructure

Chinese Affiliate of Dutch HFT Firm in CSRC Probe

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

IMC says it is cooperating with regulator on inquiry into Shanghai-based operation.

Market Infrastructure

PBOC Financial Stability Head Moves to CSRC

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

Sources say Xuan Changneng’s role is to assist securities regulator’s chairman.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Grants 1st Stored Value Licences

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

Five firms issued with licences under Ordinance introduced in November 2015.

Market Infrastructure

PSX Eyes International Investment

By Samuel Riding | 25/08/2016

Managing director says exchange aims to introduce derivatives, improve technology and sell overseas.