Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

China Proposes to Ban Backdoor Fund Raisings

By Samuel Riding | 20/06/2016

Securities regulator also doubles lock-in period for shareholders in restructured companies.

Market Infrastructure

SFC, HKEx Issue Consultation on Listing Regulation

By Samuel Riding | 20/06/2016

Regulator and stock exchange propose changes to decision-making, governance structure.

AML / KYC

No Super-Regulator Soon, China Think Tank Says

By Samuel Riding | 17/06/2016

Influential research center says reform should focus on ‘regulatory philosophy’ over next 2-3 years.

Market Infrastructure

S.Korea Revamps Capital Control Rules

By Samuel Riding | 17/06/2016

Authorities concerned about capital outflows due to ‘external risks’.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore’s GIC Bidding for NSE Stake

By Samuel Riding | 17/06/2016

Sovereign wealth fund teams up with local PE firm ChrysCapital to buy 5% stake in Indian exchange.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore, Australia Establish Fintech Tie-up

By Samuel Riding | 16/06/2016

Agreement aims to reduce regulatory uncertainty and time to market, MAS says.

Market Infrastructure

Japan Probes Banks’ Currency Settlement Risk

By Samuel Riding | 16/06/2016

Financial Services Agency to check whether banks and brokers use automated services.

Market Infrastructure

BSE to Test Trading at Disaster Recovery Site

By Samuel Riding | 16/06/2016

BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) will conduct a mock trading session from a disaster recovery site in Hyderabad to test the strength of its systems.

Market Infrastructure

State Street Fined Over Management of HK Tracker

By Samuel Riding | 16/06/2016

Cash balances in related party’s demand deposit accounts earned no interest over 4.5 years.