Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    China to Allow More Foreign Investment in Banks, Majority Stakes in Brokerages

    By Editors | 13/11/2017

    Move follows introduction earlier this year of licensing system for foreign asset managers to set up private funds in China.

    Trading & Investment

    China Internet Finance Association Warns on Illegal Leveraged Trading

    By Editors | 13/11/2017

    Trade body says no online forex, precious metal, futures or index-based leveraged trading has yet been approved by national regulators.

    Capital Adequacy

    Australia to Loosen Fundraising Rules for Mutuals in Bid to Boost Competition

    By Editors | 09/11/2017

    Credit unions, building societies will be able to raise funds without having to forego their status as customer-owned entities.

    Structural Regulation

    China Playing Catch-up on Hedge Fund Data Sharing – IOSCO

    By Editors | 09/11/2017

    Although China has set up supervisory mechanisms, it has not yet established an information sharing mechanism to help establish global systemic risk.

    Trading & Investment

    China to Make New Moves to Increase Foreign Participation in Financial Markets

    By Editors | 09/11/2017

    Wu Qing, chairman of Shanghai Stock Exchange, calls for greater liberalisation; PBOC official  says to consider lowering access thresholds.

    Sustainable Finance

    Philippines Signs up to ASEAN Fund Passport Scheme; Green Bond Standards Introduced

    By Garima Chitkara | 09/11/2017

    ASEAN conference also hears of plans to allow cross-border transfer of capital markets professionals without additional license requirements.

    Liquidity Risk

    OTC Derivative Margin Requirements – Still Work to be Done

    By Samuel Riding | 09/11/2017

    Mark Jennis of Global Collateral suggests it will take a further two years for Asia Pacific firms to get all their ducks in a row.

    Structural Regulation

    Singapore and China Regulators to Increase Mutual Market Supervision

    By Editors | 06/11/2017

    Regulators will develop framework for supervising fund managers, share information and staff amid increasing capital market ties.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Hong Kong Sets out Internal Audit Requirements for Authorised Institutions

    By Editors | 02/11/2017

    HKMA says audit functions must be separate from risk and compliance; will only allow outsourcing ‘under very limited circumstances’.

    Market Abuse

    Korea Introduces ‘Sarbanes Oxley’ in Response to Accounting Scandals

    By Samuel Riding | 02/11/2017

    Move is part of President Moon Jae-in’s Chaebol clean-up campaign, follows proposal to make agencies liable for ‘defective ratings’.

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