Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    Get Ready for Expanded OTC Derivatives Reporting – SFC

    By Editors | 05/06/2017

    The Hong Kong SFC (Securities and Futures Commission) issued a circular telling licensed corporations to ensure their systems are prepared […]

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    China State Council Issues Plans to Combat Financial Risks

    By Editors | 05/06/2017

    China’s cabinet, the State Council, last week announced details of inspections required to be carried out by regional and municipality […]

    Trading & Investment

    MAS Issues Retail Derivative, OTC Licensing Consultations

    By Samuel Riding | 01/06/2017

    Stiffer requirements for retail dealing in unlisted derivatives; licensing exemption for remote clearing members.

    Structural Regulation

    MAS Issues Retail Derivative, OTC Licensing Consultations

    By Editors | 01/06/2017

    MAS (the Monetary Authority of Singapore) issued a consultation paper on the regulatory framework for unlisted derivatives offered to retail […]

    Reporting & Disclosures

    BSP, World Bank Unit Ink Agreement on Bank ESG

    By Samuel Riding | 31/05/2017

    Banking regulator, International Finance Corporation to develop new governance and risk management assessment tools.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Japan Finalises Stewardship Code

    By Samuel Riding | 31/05/2017

    Final version of non-legally binding code includes several new principles for institutional investors.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Japan FSA Anticipates ‘C2B’ Banking System

    By Samuel Riding | 31/05/2017

    Commissioner Nobuchika Mori suggests fintech will facilitate provision of ‘bespoke products to mass customers’.

    AI Risk & Governance

    ASIC Eyes Regtech Expansion

    By Samuel Riding | 29/05/2017

    Securities watchdog looks to bring more regulation and compliance technology into innovation hub, sandbox.

    Trading & Investment

    APAC Regulators Welcome Global FX Code

    By Samuel Riding | 25/05/2017

    Regulators from Australia, Hong Kong, India, Korea and Singapore say they will ‘promote adherence’.

    Structural Regulation

    HK Market Infrastructures Pass CPMI-IOSCO Test With Aplomb

    By Samuel Riding | 25/05/2017

    Study confirms frameworks for payment and securities settlement systems, CCPs and trade repositories meet PFMI.

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