Securities / Derivatives

    Enforcement

    HK Regulator Seals 1st Conviction of Unlicensed Offshore Brokerage

    By Editors | 25/09/2017

    ETrade HK advertised its services for four years without a license; SFC says successful prosecution a 1st for the offence.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    DLT Essential for Capital Market Participants to Meet Regulatory Obligations – JPX

    By Samuel Riding | 21/09/2017

    Market participants can’t meet diverse regulatory requirements without using DLT to share back office and post-trade functions, report suggests.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Dual Share Victory Doesn’t Guarantee HKEX the Last Laugh

    By Peter Guy | 19/09/2017

    The power struggle between HKEX and the SFC is over. The ultimate outcome is still uncertain.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HK SFC Inquiries Reveal Fund Managers’ Best Execution Failings

    By Samuel Riding | 18/09/2017

    Investigations of about 250 firms including subsidiaries of US and EU players also find weaknesses in avoiding conflicts of interest and liquidity management.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India to Boost Securities Lending to Support Derivatives Market Development

    By Editors | 18/09/2017

    SEBI consults on lending and borrowing in cash derivatives segment, asks whether physical settlement should be made compulsory.

    Enforcement

    Shanghai Futures Exchange Flags Abnormal Market Behaviours

    By Editors | 18/09/2017

    More than half of abnormal transactions which require disciplinary action by futures exchange involve the frequent placing and cancellation of orders.

    Market Infrastructure

    SGX Regulatory Subsidiary Ready to Start Operations

    By Editors | 12/09/2017

    SGX RegCo will begin operations on Friday (12 September) with three new board members joining Tan Cheng Han and Tan Boon Gin at the helm.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    A Question of Control – Central Banks Move Against Cryptocurrencies

    By Peter Guy | 11/09/2017

    Central and global banks reveal true intent for controlling bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

    Enforcement

    ASIC Eyes Accountability for Algorithmic System Operators

    By Samuel Riding | 11/09/2017

    Regulator’s chairman says each algorithmic system must have designated individual responsible for design and outcomes, echoing new bank accountability regime.

    AML / KYC

    Taiwan Tightens Securities, Futures Firms’ Internal Control Requirements

    By Samuel Riding | 07/09/2017

    New regulations will require firms involved in securities and futures markets to set up separate  AML/CTF units, boost FSC inspection powers.

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