Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong, Singapore Gear Up Reform in Asset Management Sector

By Manesh Samtani | 04/10/2018

Remi Toucheboeuf at BNP Paribas Securities Services sat down with Regulation Asia to talk about new opportunities for fund managers in Hong Kong and Singapore.

AI Risk & Governance

Smart Contracts Can Improve Derivatives Market Efficiency – ISDA

By Editors | 04/10/2018

A new white paper by ISDA and King & Wood Mallesons proposes a practical framework for constructing smart derivatives contracts.

Structural Regulation

ASIFMA Handbook Lays Out Reform Steps for China Securitisation Market

By Garima Chitkara | 03/10/2018

Industry body calls for streamlined securitisation framework, permanence of tax exemptions, and relaxation of rules for foreign investment into China’s ABS market.

Payments & Settlements

ACCC Opens Inquiry into High Markup Currency Conversion Services

By Editors | 03/10/2018

The inquiry will examine why major companies in Australia, including the big four banks, seem to be able to consistently charge high prices, said ACCC chair Rod Sims.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Passes Bill Enabling New VCC Fund Structure

By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2018

The Variable Capital Company structure is aimed at boosting Singapore’s status as an full-service international fund management centre.

Structural Regulation

Giancarlo Proposes Multilateralism in CFTC Cross-border Approach

By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2018

In a white paper, Giancarlo proposes an alternative cross-border framework that pursues multilateralism and gives deference to non-US jurisdictions with comparable G20 swaps reforms.

Structural Regulation

RBI Restricts Bandhan Bank Expansion Plans, Freezes CEO’s Pay

By Editors | 02/10/2018

Bandhan Bank is barred from opening new branches without special permission until it can reduce its key shareholder’s stake to under 20 percent as required by RBI licensing guidelines.

Structural Regulation

MAS Goes Live with Reporting Requirement for OTC Commodity, Equity Trades

By Manesh Samtani | 02/10/2018

Firms must report OTC derivatives transactions in commodities and equities to a licensed trade repository; DTCC welcomes the MAS’ move to improve transparency and reduce risk.

Trading & Investment

BSE India Commences Commodity Derivatives Trading

By Editors | 02/10/2018

The BSE has become the first stock exchange in India to offer commodity trading as it launches futures contracts in gold and silver.