Securities / Derivatives

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.

AML / KYC

SEBI Bars 19 Firms for Depository Receipt Market Manipulation

By Editors | 07/09/2017

Regulator says violations could make investors ‘lose faith in the Indian securities market and even good companies will find it extremely difficult to raise capital’.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Joins Singapore, US in Labelling Some ICOs as Securities

By Samuel Riding | 06/09/2017

SFC says some ICOs are either share, debenture or collective investment schemes; some traders in secondary market could be regulated entities.

Securities / Derivatives

Japanese Banks Call for Narrower OTCD Reporting Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 04/09/2017

Japanese Bankers Association says data elements should be narrower; concerned about cost of reporting given different collateral settlement timings.

AML / KYC

China Joins Stampede to Regulate ICOs

By Samuel Riding | 31/08/2017

Regulators to introduce rules on ICOs/ITOs which raised nearly $400mn in 1st half of 2017; follows moves by the US and Singapore in July.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan SESC Reveals Rise in Market Misconduct

By Samuel Riding | 30/08/2017

Misconduct cases up 66%; regulator cites blockchain and cloud computing as hindrance to monitoring efforts, eyes regtech solutions.