Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

China to Issue New Regional Equity Market Rules

By Samuel Riding | 12/01/2017

Premier says new rules aim to ‘better regulate the market’, help economic stabilisation.

Structural Regulation

SAFE Denies Telling Banks to Keep Instructions Secret

By Samuel Riding | 12/01/2017

Media report says banks ordered not to reveal instructions on forex trades.

Trading & Investment

India’s NSE Wins Approval for International Exchange

By Samuel Riding | 12/01/2017

National Stock Exchange says to start international trading by mid-February.

Structural Regulation

Pakistan to Revamp Trading Rights Rules

By Samuel Riding | 11/01/2017

New regulations include changes in permissible actions against trading rights certificate holders.

Market Abuse

SEBI Said to Ask NSE Take Remedial Action on HFT

By Samuel Riding | 11/01/2017

Regulator is also considering possibility of individual fault despite forensic audit conclusions.

Custody & Infrastructure

S.Korea to Develop ‘Full Scale’ Blockchain Infrastructure

By Samuel Riding | 11/01/2017

Korea Exchange also planning to use blockchain technology in OTC trading.

Trading & Investment

India Opens 1st International Exchange

By Samuel Riding | 10/01/2017

INX features equity, currency and commodities derivatives; trade starts 16 January.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan to Allow Securities Firms to Handle FX Products

By Samuel Riding | 10/01/2017

Draft rules aim to boost securities sector amidst low trading volumes, stiff competition.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Parliament Considers Extended MAS Powers

By Samuel Riding | 10/01/2017

Changes include refined non-retail investor classification, safeguards unconventional investment products.