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AML / KYC
Singapore, Abu Dhabi to Cooperate on Banking Supervision, Markets, Fintech
By Editors | 27/11/2017
Middle Eastern regulator has already approved one Singapore firm to provide credit services; Singapore firm won Fintech challenge.
Securities / Derivatives
Japanese Banks Call for Simplified UPI Rules
By Editors | 20/11/2017
Bankers Association says its members already provide legal identifiers under local regulation and the rules of countries in which they operate.
Capital / Liquidity
Europe Tightens Rules on Overseas Credit Rating Endorsements
By Editors | 20/11/2017
Regulator says about two thirds of credit ratings used for regulatory purposes in the EU cover non-EU issuers of financial instruments.
Enforcement
Ex CITIC Securities President Jailed 3.5 Years for Corruption
By Editors | 16/11/2017
Caixin reports that Cheng Boming was among 11 CITIC executives detained for alleged insider trading and leaking information during 2015 market meltdown.
Crypto / Digital Assets
India’s Highest Court Considering Petition Calling for Bitcoin Regulation
By Garima Chitkara | 16/11/2017
Petitioner says central bank, securities regulator refusing to take responsibility for bitcoin regulation by not defining as currency or commodity
Market Infrastructure
China to Allow More Foreign Investment in Banks, Majority Stakes in Brokerages
By Editors | 13/11/2017
Move follows introduction earlier this year of licensing system for foreign asset managers to set up private funds in China.
Enforcement
Australian Banks’ Rate Rigging Settlement Confirmed
By Editors | 13/11/2017
ANZ and NAB will pay a total of $76mn for attempting to manipulate Bank Bill Swap Rate; Westpac Banking still fighting claims.
Securities / Derivatives
China Internet Finance Association Warns on Illegal Leveraged Trading
By Editors | 13/11/2017
Trade body says no online forex, precious metal, futures or index-based leveraged trading has yet been approved by national regulators.
Market Infrastructure
China Playing Catch-up on Hedge Fund Data Sharing – IOSCO
By Editors | 09/11/2017
Although China has set up supervisory mechanisms, it has not yet established an information sharing mechanism to help establish global systemic risk.
Market Infrastructure
China to Make New Moves to Increase Foreign Participation in Financial Markets
By Editors | 09/11/2017
Wu Qing, chairman of Shanghai Stock Exchange, calls for greater liberalisation; PBOC official says to consider lowering access thresholds.
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