Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

Korea Targets Development of Major Investment Banks

By Samuel Riding | 03/01/2017

New rules allowing brokerages to expand services to be introduced in 2H17.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Commissions Further HFT Study

By Samuel Riding | 03/01/2017

Securities regulator will issue another discussion paper once study is completed.

Market Infrastructure

Taiwan Finalising Fintech ‘Sandbox’ Rules

By Samuel Riding | 23/12/2016

Regulators will be able to stop trials if they endanger the financial market or consumers.

Capital / Liquidity

StanChart Exits Thailand Retail Banking

By Samuel Riding | 23/12/2016

Bank will continue to offer corporate and commercial banking business.

Market Infrastructure

Chinese-led Group Wins Bid for Pakistan Exchange

By Samuel Riding | 23/12/2016

Consortium including Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges pays $85mn for 40% stake in PSX.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines to Offer Temporary Relief from Capital Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 23/12/2016

Central bank proposes regulatory incentives to encourage consolidation in banking sector.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC to Review ASX Risk Management

By Samuel Riding | 22/12/2016

Commission says ASX adhered to procedure during outage, but some areas needs to be enhanced.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Implements Cybersecurity Programme

By Samuel Riding | 22/12/2016

Hong Kong banking industry can soon access Cyber Intelligence Sharing Platform

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Commercial Banks to List Soon

By Samuel Riding | 21/12/2016

Move aims to improve bank share liquidity, protect investors.