Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Fines P2P ‘Hyper’ $500mn

By Samuel Riding | 27/02/2017

Company chairman misrepresented firm as P2P business despite no involvement in sector.

Market Infrastructure

SGX Moots Reintroduction of Trading Lunchbreak

By Samuel Riding | 27/02/2017

Break in trading was scrapped in 2011; exchange said to also widen spread on buying, selling shares.

AML / KYC

New CBRC Chief Set to Head ‘Super Regulator’

By Samuel Riding | 24/02/2017

Guo Shuqing likely to head ‘single operating body’ with authority for banking, securities and insurance regulation.

Securities / Derivatives

Pakistan to Develop Guidance on Bank Insider Trading

By Samuel Riding | 24/02/2017

Regulator files criminal charges against senior banker; continues to hunt fugitive brokers.

AML / KYC

China Regulators Prep ‘Landmark’ Reforms

By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2017

Authorities to increase coordination, combine regulations, boost enforcement to target systemic risks.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Backs VM Transition Period

By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2017

Group of regulators says strict implementation would reduce ability to hedge, damage liquidity.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Sets out ‘False Market’ Criteria

By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2017

Chief regulatory officer says exchange will consider five factors when deciding offences.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Consults on Market Infrastructure Governance

By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2017

Regulator calls for recommendations on exchange, depository, clearing corporation rules.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Eyes Action Against Spot Market Brokers

By Samuel Riding | 22/02/2017

Five firms said to be involved in exchange being unable to repay investors,