Markets & Infrastructure

Supervision & Enforcement

CSRC Warns 5 Brokers on Compliance

By Samuel Riding | 28/12/2016

Securities regulator also says to tighten supervision of asset managers.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

HK SFC Clarifies Product Suitability Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 28/12/2016

Advertisements, research reports may not trigger obligations if no direct communication with client.

Trading & Investment

Vietnam Lifts Banks’ Gov’t Bond Purchase Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 23/12/2016

Banks should participate in at least 60% of auctions; retain 70% in bonds of 5-year tenor.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Taiwan Finalising Fintech ‘Sandbox’ Rules

By Samuel Riding | 23/12/2016

Regulators will be able to stop trials if they endanger the financial market or consumers.

Structural Regulation

StanChart Exits Thailand Retail Banking

By Samuel Riding | 23/12/2016

Bank will continue to offer corporate and commercial banking business.

Trading & Investment

Chinese-led Group Wins Bid for Pakistan Exchange

By Samuel Riding | 23/12/2016

Consortium including Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges pays $85mn for 40% stake in PSX.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore – 2016 in Review

By Samuel Riding | 22/12/2016

MAS gained power as it sought to bolster Singapore’s reputation as a financial centre.

Anti-Money Laundering

Malaysia – 2016 in Review

By Samuel Riding | 22/12/2016

Regulators sought to move past the 1MDB scandal, introducing fintech and regtech initiatives

Structural Regulation

Philippines – 2016 in Review

By Samuel Riding | 22/12/2016

Throughout the year, regulators made continuous efforts to enhance and internationalise the domestic market.