Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Forex and the Influential Hand of Regulation

By Peter Guy | 14/12/2016

BIS survey covering most tumultuous period in financial history shows how risk appetite has transformed.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korean Banks’ Performance-Based Pay Prompts Backlash

By Samuel Riding | 14/12/2016

Union says Financial Services Commission pressured banks to adopt the system.

Clearing & Post-Trade

China Exchanges Issue Bond Repo Risk Guidelines

By Samuel Riding | 14/12/2016

Measures aim to strengthen risk management and ensure long-term bond market growth.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

MAS Bids to Raise Adviser Standards

By Samuel Riding | 14/12/2016

Proposals include ethics and skills components, more customised examination models.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

S.Korea to Tighten Monitoring of Loan Spreads

By Samuel Riding | 14/12/2016

Regulator to also set up mechanism for consumer loan comparison on a like-for-like basis.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

NZ to Finalise FI Conduct Guide in 2017

By Samuel Riding | 14/12/2016

Guide not a checklist or legal requirement, but could be used as reference in FMA inquiries.

AI Risk & Governance

Hong Kong SFC Cites Algo Trading Risk Mitigation Weaknesses

By Samuel Riding | 13/12/2016

Findings include insufficient management and control personnel involvement in governance.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia Ups Accountability of Product Issuers, Distributors

By Samuel Riding | 13/12/2016

New rules state products must only be offered to customers who need them.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Limits Foreign Ownership of Fintech Firms

By Samuel Riding | 12/12/2016

Draft rules also mandate minimum capital and financial reporting standards.