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AML / KYC
Philippines Moots ‘Hard Regulations’ for Bitcoin
By Samuel Riding | 04/06/2016
Central bank official says exchanges currently seen as equivalent to remittance providers.
AML / KYC
CSRC Warns on Private Fund Sales to Retail Investors
By Samuel Riding | 03/06/2016
Regulator clamping down on practice of slicing off portions of private funds for sale.
AML / KYC
RBI Tells Banks to Implement Cybersecurity Plans
By Samuel Riding | 03/06/2016
Financial institutions told to put plans in place immediately, categorise their level of risk.
Market Infrastructure
Vietnam Ends Foreign Currency Loan Ban
By Samuel Riding | 02/06/2016
Foreign banks can offer short-term foreign currency loans again after 2-month ban.
Market Infrastructure
CFTC Issues ‘No Action Letter’ on Shanghai Clearing House
By Samuel Riding | 02/06/2016
SHCH had not registered as derivatives clearing organisation, is applying for exemption.
Market Infrastructure
CBRC Tells Banks to Check ‘Shadow Loans’ Exposure
By Samuel Riding | 02/06/2016
Regional branches of banking regulator ask lenders to check off-balance sheet business, assets.
Market Infrastructure
HKEx, SFC to ‘Fine-tune’ IPO Regulations
By Samuel Riding | 02/06/2016
SFC could become ‘last gatekeeper’ in IPO process, also set to review back-door listings.
Market Infrastructure
India Tightens Fund Redemption Rules
By Samuel Riding | 01/06/2016
Funds can only restrict redemptions in four circumstances, including market failure.
Market Infrastructure
SHFE Applies for HK ATS License
By Samuel Riding | 01/06/2016
Shanghai Futures Exchange platform could initially trade crude oil futures.
Market Infrastructure
Japan to Upgrade B2B Electronic Transfer System
By Samuel Riding | 01/06/2016
Public and private money to finance new system expected to have trial run in 2018.
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