SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Market Infrastructure

Pakistan to Introduce Single Stock Options in 3Q

By Samuel Riding | 15/05/2017

Exchange expects move to increase market volume by 2-3x.

AML / KYC

S.Korea FSC Could Have Policymaking Powers Removed

By Samuel Riding | 11/05/2017

Incoming President Moon Jae-in has argued FSC should be a regulator only.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Launches Automated Portfolio Management Regime

By Samuel Riding | 10/05/2017

New framework on licensing and conduct designed to increase wealth management channels.

Market Infrastructure

APRA Proposes OTC Margining Substitute Compliance

By Samuel Riding | 10/05/2017

Substitute compliance would encompass 7 jurisdictions including 3 in APAC

Securities / Derivatives

Trades with Vietnam, Pakistan, Taiwan to be Exempt from HK OTC Reporting Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 28/04/2017

Securities law won’t be amended until October; firms asked to contact regulators if they cannot meet 1 July deadline.

Securities / Derivatives

Regulatory Imperatives on Asia’s Derivatives Frontier

By Samuel Riding | 27/04/2017

The right regulatory framework and local expertise will be essential as new markets develop.

Capital / Liquidity

BIS Issues Basel III Report Card

By Samuel Riding | 27/04/2017

Five of 8 APAC jurisdictions covered in report have yet to legislate for Pillar 3 disclosure requirements.

AML / KYC

SEBI Confirms Introduction of Commodity Options

By Samuel Riding | 27/04/2017

Other new initiatives cover equity/commodity licensing unification; mutual fund purchases via e-wallet.

AML / KYC

Bitcoin Forum Reveals PBOC Rectification Order

By Samuel Riding | 26/04/2017

Exchanges told to adhere to regulations on securities, futures and forex; tighten AML controls.