Market Infrastructure
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RBI Issues Directions for NBFC
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia August 29, 2016‘Master Directions’ include rules on NBFC accepting client deposits and standalone primary dealers.
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Thailand to Enhance Securities Account Custody Rules
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia August 29, 2016Revisions would allow intermediaries to place client assets in more product types.
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Foreign Portfolio Investment in Vietnam Hits Record High
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia August 26, 2016Stock exchange market cap of $71.3bn represents 38% of GDP, a 6-year high.
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India, Abu Dhabi Regulators Ink Cooperation Pact
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia August 26, 2016SEBI has already signed 22 MoUs with other regulators; sent 44 assistance request to other jurisdictions in 2015/16.
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MAS Issues Payments Consultation
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia August 26, 2016Regulator proposes activity-based regime under single regulatory framework.
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Chinese Affiliate of Dutch HFT Firm in CSRC Probe
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia August 26, 2016IMC says it is cooperating with regulator on inquiry into Shanghai-based operation.
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PBOC Financial Stability Head Moves to CSRC
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia August 26, 2016Sources say Xuan Changneng’s role is to assist securities regulator’s chairman.
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Hong Kong Grants 1st Stored Value Licences
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia August 26, 2016Five firms issued with licences under Ordinance introduced in November 2015.
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PSX Eyes International Investment
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia August 25, 2016Managing director says exchange aims to introduce derivatives, improve technology and sell overseas.
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MAS Reviewing VC Rules to Boost Fintech
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia August 25, 2016Regulator’s managing director says Singapore lacks the capital and talent of other fintech centres.
