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MAS to Take on Exchange Surveillance

By Samuel Riding | 01/02/2016

Monetary authority says self-regulating Singapore exchanges can have ‘blind spots’

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SFC Warns of Brokerage Account Security Breaches

By Samuel Riding | 29/01/2016

Incidents of unauthorised access prompt reminder from regulator, cybercrime bureau.

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Japan Investigating HFT, Dark Pools

By Samuel Riding | 29/01/2016

Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission asks for details of brokerages’ HFT services.

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Australia to Tighten Mobile Wallet Supervision

By Samuel Riding | 29/01/2016

Trade body wants digital wallet providers to sign new security protocol.

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PSE Submits Fixed Income Exchange Takeover Bid

By Samuel Riding | 28/01/2016

Philippine Stock Exchange meets extended deadline to submit detailed proposal on consolidation of equity, fixed income markets.

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Regulatory Differences Threaten Blockchain Development – DTCC

By Samuel Riding | 27/01/2016

Post-trade services provider says variations in privacy and securities regulation pose challenges for distributed ledger.

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Singapore to Debate Banking Amendment Bill

By Samuel Riding | 27/01/2016

Proposed bill strengthens MAS powers on prudential safeguards, corporate governance and risk management.

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BSP Suggests Domestic Banks Seek Foreign Capital

By Samuel Riding | 27/01/2016

Philippine central bank says greater competition and global capital, risk standards could hurt incumbents.

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Regulation Limits Fintech Disruption: Chris Skinner

By Samuel Riding | 26/01/2016

Fintech specialist says regulatory environment allows incumbent banks to fend off insurgency.