MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

    AML / KYC

    MAS Sets Up Dedicated AML Unit

    By Samuel Riding | 14/06/2016

    Singapore regulator will also create new enforcement unit, drawing in staff from different divisions.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBI Finalises Bad-loan Conversion Scheme

    By Samuel Riding | 14/06/2016

    Indian banks can convert up to half of loans held by corporate borrowers into securities.

    Market Infrastructure

    Malaysia Clamps Down on Illegal Investment Schemes

    By Samuel Riding | 13/06/2016

    Regulator says 56 businesses have offered illegal investments in commodities, forex and gold.

    Market Infrastructure

    India to Ease Access for Foreign Fund Managers

    By Samuel Riding | 13/06/2016

    SEBI will also loosen REIT investment, sponsor, offer size and related-party transaction rules.

    Market Infrastructure

    CSRC to Further Strengthen Direct Supervision

    By Samuel Riding | 13/06/2016

    Regulator to continue with strict oversight, strengthen action on restructuring, M&A manipulation.

    Market Infrastructure

    Sri Lanka to Open up Forex Market

    By Samuel Riding | 13/06/2016

    Move will end strict capital repatriation requirement in place for six decades.

    AML / KYC

    Vietnam, S.Korea to Cooperate on Financial Supervision

    By Samuel Riding | 13/06/2016

    Vietnam’s NFSC and Korea’s FSC will also share data on regulatory activities and financial institutions.

    Market Infrastructure

    Philippines Regulator Seeks Prosecution Powers

    By Samuel Riding | 10/06/2016

    Securities and Exchange Commission also seeking ability to freeze accounts.

    Market Infrastructure

    Bursa Malaysia Eases Broker, Clearing Participant Access

    By Samuel Riding | 10/06/2016

    Institutions will be able to start activity with only a notification to their respective markets.

    Market Infrastructure

    S.Korea to Apply 60% Forex LCR

    By Samuel Riding | 09/06/2016

    Banks will be required to hold 60% of foreign currency exposure in liquid assets.

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