China
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Shanghai Futures Exchange Flags Abnormal Market Behaviours
More than half of abnormal transactions which require disciplinary action by futures exchange involve the frequent placing and cancellation of orders.
September 18, 2017 -
China Joins US in Leading Bank Profitability as Capital Shortfalls All but Disappear
BIS report on Basel III finds US and China make up more than half the profits of the world’s Group 1 banks;...
September 13, 2017 -
Top PBOC Official Makes AML Powerplay
Vice governor Yin Yong says central bank to ‘centralise’ work amid concerns about sanctions risk and meeting stricter international standards.
September 13, 2017 -
China ICO Ban Isn’t Permanent – State-backed Thinktank Says
Researcher at Institute of Finance and Banking says ban is only temporary; previous reports have suggested regulators are working on ICO framework.
September 12, 2017 -
A Question of Control – Central Banks Move Against Cryptocurrencies
Central and global banks reveal true intent for controlling bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
September 11, 2017 -
China Joins Stampede to Regulate ICOs
Regulators to introduce rules on ICOs/ITOs which raised nearly $400mn in 1st half of 2017; follows moves by the US and Singapore...
August 31, 2017 -
CSRC to Push ‘Central Surveillance System’ for Exchanges
Chairman Liu Shiyu cites ‘huge room for improvement’ in exchanges' front-line supervision, citing failures exposed by 2015 stock market turmoil.
August 29, 2017 -
China Financial Regulation Needs to be Stronger Still – IMF
IMF praises measures such as inclusion of WMPs in bank assessments but cites concerns about growth in debt and banking sector assets.
August 17, 2017 -
China to Include Internet Finance Firms in Risk Assessment
PBOC is considering ways to include large internet finance firms in its Macro Prudential Assessment.
August 8, 2017 -
A Front Line Out of Control
Conduct and regulatory risks continue to mount as China’s crackdown on corruption puts pressure on private banks and wealth managers.
August 7, 2017