SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    Market Infrastructure

    Thailand Consults on Securities, Derivative License Fees

    By Samuel Riding | 06/09/2016

    Revised proposals charges for business operators follow first round of public comment.

    Market Infrastructure

    Philippines to Have Repo Market by End-2016, Early 2017

    By Samuel Riding | 06/09/2016

    Central bank governor says programme will open the door to allowing short selling.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan to Ease Investment Restrictions

    By Samuel Riding | 05/09/2016

    Chinese nationals can purchase fund products without using a custodial bank.

    AML / KYC

    SEBI Uncovers Money Laundering in NSEL Scam

    By Samuel Riding | 02/09/2016

    Report cites instances of unauthorised modification of unique client codes.

    Market Infrastructure

    BSE-ICCL Launch FPI Handbook

    By Samuel Riding | 02/09/2016

    SEBI-backed handbook for foreign investors available in 8 languages.

    Market Infrastructure

    SFC Approves 4 CCPs for OTC Clearing

    By Samuel Riding | 01/09/2016

    Mandatory clearing covers HKD- or G4 currency-denominated interest rate swaps.

    AML / KYC

    Banks’ Exit from Emerging Markets Hurting AML, CTF Efforts – FSB

    By Samuel Riding | 31/08/2016

    Report to G20 says funds are being driven underground; cites failures to initiate derivative market reform in China and Korea.

    Market Infrastructure

    Update: Shenzhen-HK Stock Connect Now Set for November

    By Samuel Riding | 31/08/2016

    Shenzhen exchange sets early November deadline for securities companies to complete preparation.

    Capital / Liquidity

    BCBS Report Reveals Basel III Challenges

    By Samuel Riding | 30/08/2016

    Reports on Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, China and Australia due over next 12 months.

    AML / KYC

    India, Abu Dhabi Regulators Ink Cooperation Pact

    By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

    SEBI has already signed 22 MoUs with other regulators; sent 44 assistance request to other jurisdictions in 2015/16.

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