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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.
Capital / Liquidity
Philippines Signs up to ASEAN Fund Passport Scheme; Green Bond Standards Introduced
By Garima Chitkara | 09/11/2017
ASEAN conference also hears of plans to allow cross-border transfer of capital markets professionals without additional license requirements.
Market Infrastructure
Singapore and China Regulators to Increase Mutual Market Supervision
By Editors | 06/11/2017
Regulators will develop framework for supervising fund managers, share information and staff amid increasing capital market ties.
Securities / Derivatives
IOSCO Affirms China, Japan have Completed Framework for MMF Reform
By Editors | 06/11/2017
China has implemented rules governing money market fund valuations, liquidity and stable net asset value since last report.
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