SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Market Infrastructure

S.Korea to Develop ‘Full Scale’ Blockchain Infrastructure

By Samuel Riding | 11/01/2017

Korea Exchange also planning to use blockchain technology in OTC trading.

Market Infrastructure

India Opens 1st International Exchange

By Samuel Riding | 10/01/2017

INX features equity, currency and commodities derivatives; trade starts 16 January.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Allow Securities Firms to Handle FX Products

By Samuel Riding | 10/01/2017

Draft rules aim to boost securities sector amidst low trading volumes, stiff competition.

AML / KYC

Singapore Parliament Considers Extended MAS Powers

By Samuel Riding | 10/01/2017

Changes include refined non-retail investor classification, safeguards unconventional investment products.

Market Infrastructure

Japan FSA to Allow JPX to Use Fintech

By Samuel Riding | 09/01/2017

Move aims to further explore technology applications, enhance trading efficiency.

AML / KYC

PBOC Hones in on Bitcoin Risks

By Samuel Riding | 09/01/2017

Central bank reminds institutions bitcoin is not legal tender.

Market Infrastructure

Cambodia Exchange Adds Block Trades Platform

By Samuel Riding | 06/01/2017

Mechanism said to allow larger trading volumes and reduce price volatility.

Securities / Derivatives

Pakistan Regulator Flags Illegal Broker Financing

By Samuel Riding | 04/01/2017

Enforcement division finds illegal in-house financing, non-collection of margin.

Securities / Derivatives

India Ends Singapore CG Tax Loophole

By Samuel Riding | 04/01/2017

Investors from city-state will pay preferential rate for two years.