Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

EU Shareholder Rights Directive – It’s Time for APAC Firms to Act

By Demi Derem | 26/08/2019

Though a European regulation, SRD II will directly impact Asian intermediaries and hundreds of billions of euros in assets held by APAC investors, says Demi Derem at Broadridge.

Market Infrastructure

SFC Highlights Liquidity Risk Management Deficiencies at Funds

By Editors | 24/08/2019

The SFC asks fund managers to review their current policies, procedures, systems and processes and take immediate action to rectify any inadequacies or deficiencies.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases Requirements for FPI Registration

By Editors | 23/08/2019

SEBI has consolidated 57 circulars and 183 FAQs issued over the years into a single circular for FPIs, easing several requirements in the process.

Market Infrastructure

Goldman Files Application to Control China Securities JV

By Editors | 22/08/2019

Goldman is seeking to bring its China business in line with its operations in other parts of the world – as its local partner folds its operations into the joint venture.

Market Infrastructure

WFE Explores Sustainability Standards for Commodity Markets

By Editors | 22/08/2019

In a new white paper, the WFE explores potential ways for commodity derivatives exchanges to address the impact of sustainability.

Capital / Liquidity

US Regulators Approve Easing of Volcker Rule

By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2019

Two of five US agencies have approved the Volcker Rule revamp, which aims to simplify its requirements and give banks more flexibility to trade.

Market Infrastructure

China Levels Playing Field for Foreign Asset Managers

By AsianInvestor | 20/08/2019

By enlarging their investment scopes, the regulator is also paving the way for them to expand their businesses in China.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Accelerates Post Royal Commission Reform

By Editors | 20/08/2019

Under the government’s implementation roadmap, close to 90% of its remaining commitments will be implemented by mid-2020, and legislation for the rest will be introduced by end-2020.

Market Infrastructure

Treasurers and the Libor ‘Pre-Cessation’ Trigger

By CorporateTreasurer | 20/08/2019

Financial firms can’t seem to come to an agreement on the unofficial “pre-cessation” trigger that will signal the beginning of the end for Libor. Meanwhile, SOFR faces some controversy.