Markets & Infrastructure

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Moots Day Trading Tax Cut

    By Samuel Riding | 04/01/2017

    Move expected to boost market turnover by up to 20%, regulator says.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    HK SFC Bans Ex HSBC Broker

    By Samuel Riding | 03/01/2017

    Investigation finds Lam Yuk Wai performed unauthorised transactions and deceived clients.

    Structural Regulation

    China to Ease Foreign Investment Limits

    By Samuel Riding | 03/01/2017

    Restrictions expected to be lifted in banking, credit rating services and securities.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Pakistan to Enhance Enforcement in 2017

    By Samuel Riding | 03/01/2017

    SECP chairman says to also prioritise ease of doing business and regulatory framework development.

    Trading & Investment

    Korea Targets Development of Major Investment Banks

    By Samuel Riding | 03/01/2017

    New rules allowing brokerages to expand services to be introduced in 2H17.

    Trading & Investment

    Pakistan Simplifies Mutual Funds Distributor Rules

    By Samuel Riding | 03/01/2017

    Additional rules include mandatory in-house training and centralised database of distributors.

    Structural Regulation

    China Tightens Trust Company Regulation

    By Samuel Riding | 03/01/2017

    Trusts have been used as alternative financing channel for companies.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX to Introduce Derivatives VCM on 16 January

    By Samuel Riding | 03/01/2017

    Volatility control mechanism was originally to be introduced on 14 November 2017.

    Trading & Investment

    India Introduces Bond Options

    By Samuel Riding | 03/01/2017

    OTC and exchange traded options will be allowed.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Commissions Further HFT Study

    By Samuel Riding | 03/01/2017

    Securities regulator will issue another discussion paper once study is completed.

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