AI, Technology & Data

Trading & Investment

Algo Trading: ‘I’m Sorry Dave, I’m Afraid I Can’t Do That’

By Peter Guy | 08/05/2017

Increasingly complex trading algorithms challenge regulators’ and banks’ ability to manage risks.

Structural Regulation

HK SFC Warns on ‘Phantom’ Brokerages

By Samuel Riding | 08/05/2017

Executive director for intermediaries says regulator will sanction or ban dormant firms.

Cloud & Infrastructure

AxiomSL Appoints Peter Tierney APAC CEO

By Samuel Riding | 04/05/2017

AxiomSL appointed Peter Tierney as CEO of the firm’s Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Tierney brings more than 25 years of […]

Liquidity Risk

HKMA Issues Annual Report

By Samuel Riding | 04/05/2017

Complaints against AIs up 9%, 1,729 cases completed; central bank warns on liquidity risk.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australian Parliament Confirms Bank Reform Proposals

By Samuel Riding | 26/04/2017

Stronger breach reporting requirement includes naming responsible senior executives.

AI Risk & Governance

MAS Chief Cites Technology as Top Regulatory Priority

By Samuel Riding | 24/04/2017

Ravi Menon cites banks exit from some market segments, but says costs not sufficient reason for regulatory rollback.

Trading & Investment

Technology, Regulation and the Future of FX Trading

By Peter Guy | 24/04/2017

Regulations and fintech are competing to determine trading’s new frontiers.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Confirms Further ASX Review

By Samuel Riding | 21/04/2017

Regulator also eyeing conduct and culture; conflicts of interest, tech and market innovation risks.

Supervision & Enforcement

S.Korea Regulator to Focus on ‘Ex-post’ Supervision

By Samuel Riding | 21/04/2017

Governor tells foreign firms FSS will shift from ‘punitive and ex-ante supervision’ in ‘the Age of VUCA’.