Market Infrastructure

AML / KYC

Beware Blockchain – HKMA

By Samuel Riding | 14/11/2016

Digital platforms seen as potential channel for illicit financing; could compromise data security.

Market Infrastructure

HK SFC Warns on Stock Connect Risk

By Samuel Riding | 14/11/2016

Regulator calls for system enhancement due to expected increase in trading volume.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Delays Derivatives VCM

By Samuel Riding | 14/11/2016

Regulator cites potential technical issue uncovered during final preparations.

Market Infrastructure

China Bans Futures Broker Margin Financing

By Samuel Riding | 11/11/2016

CSRC calls for tighter monitoring to deflate cool market amid growing volatility.

Market Infrastructure

Korea Reveals New Short-Selling, Disclosure Rules

By Samuel Riding | 11/11/2016

Regulator aims to prevent market volatility and enhance supervision of possible illegal transactions.

Market Infrastructure

China Commodity Exchanges Order Product Registration

By Samuel Riding | 11/11/2016

Move aims to increase monitoring of risky asset management products.

Market Infrastructure

MAS to Loosen VC Regulations

By Samuel Riding | 11/11/2016

Measures would ease access to funding for start-ups.

AML / KYC

India Sets Deadline for KYC Uploads to Central Server

By Samuel Riding | 11/11/2016

Funds have until end of March to comply with SEBI requirement.

Market Infrastructure

Ex-CSRC Official Admits Taking Bribes

By Samuel Riding | 11/11/2016

Li Liang pleads guilty to taking $1mn from nine companies.