SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Market Infrastructure

ISDA Asks for 6-months Grace on VM Requirement

By Samuel Riding | 09/02/2017

Association says market participants aren’t ready, delay will have minimal impact.

Securities / Derivatives

Pakistan Hunts Fugitive Brokers

By Samuel Riding | 09/02/2017

Brokers stole clients’ cash, stocks; SECP to also investigate PSX officials for possible negligence.

AML / KYC

Bureaucracy Hinders Australia Regtech Adoption

By Samuel Riding | 09/02/2017

ASIC urged to work with government to help cut regulatory costs, relax requirements.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Said to Revamp Exchange Governance Rules

By Samuel Riding | 09/02/2017

Regulator also said to create security receipt listing rules; discuss commodity derivatives market reforms.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Regulator Warns on Audit Leaks

By Samuel Riding | 02/02/2017

Move aims to curb illegally obtained audit info during accounting and settlement period.

AML / KYC

India to Provide $1.5bn to Recapitalise Banks

By Samuel Riding | 02/02/2017

2017/18 budget also includes measures to ease NPAs, FPI access.

Securities / Derivatives

FRTB in APAC

By Editors | 02/02/2017

The challenges for financial institutions conducting wholesale banking business in the region.

Market Infrastructure

India to Tighten Market Surveillance Around Budget Day

By Samuel Riding | 01/02/2017

Move aims to ensure market stability amidst potential volatility; budget could rationalise transaction tax.

Securities / Derivatives

SECP Tightens Discretionary Brokerage Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 01/02/2017

Move aims to curb abusive trades, boost investor confidence, enhance protection.