Securities / Derivatives

AML / KYC

Incoming CBRC Chief Eyes ‘Common Regulatory Approach’

By Samuel Riding | 06/03/2017

Guo Shuqing acknowledges confusion created by variety of different laws and regulations.

Securities / Derivatives

US SEC Freezes Singapore Broker-Dealer Accounts

By Samuel Riding | 03/03/2017

US regulator alleges unknown traders gained $1.7mn from inside information, Straits Times reports.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Introduce Forex ETFs

By Samuel Riding | 03/03/2017

Securities firm to launch inverse and leveraged products this month.

AML / KYC

FSB to Develop Reform Impact Assessment

By Samuel Riding | 02/03/2017

Framework due to be published before July’s G20 Summit.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Chief Appointed to Chair FSB Cooperation Committee

By Samuel Riding | 02/03/2017

MAS managing director Ravi Menon ends two-year term as chair of committee on implementation.

Market Infrastructure

New SEBI Chief Takes Office

By Samuel Riding | 02/03/2017

Ajay Tiyagi to work on commodity market integration, HFT, REITs and municipal bonds.

Capital / Liquidity

New CBRC Head to Make 1st Official Appearance

By Samuel Riding | 01/03/2017

Guo Shuqing expected to address Chinese banks’ bad debts, shadow banking.

Capital / Liquidity

IOSCO Issues Guidance on OTC Transaction Identifiers

By Samuel Riding | 01/03/2017

Guidance suggests identifiers could be compatible with other types of transaction.

AML / KYC

HK Regulatory, Compliance Demand Steady

By Samuel Riding | 01/03/2017

Morgan McKinley report says cybersecurity among the strongest areas of demand.