Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    HK, Switzerland Agree Mutual Recognition of Funds

    By Samuel Riding | 04/12/2016

    Agreement to allow cross-border sales includes rules on equal treatment of investors.

    Market Data & Technology

    India Revamps Co-Location Facility Rules

    By Samuel Riding | 02/12/2016

    New rules require one exchange to “allow connectivity” to co-location servers at another.

    Market Abuse

    ASX to Take Control of BBSW

    By Samuel Riding | 02/12/2016

    Financial Markets Association to hand over reins as ASIC cases continue.

    Trading & Investment

    DBS Taiwan Fined for TRF Mis-selling

    By Samuel Riding | 02/12/2016

    Regulator has so far fined 16 banks $2.25mn for malpractice in selling the currency options.

    Cybersecurity

    Japan FSA Sets Out 2017 Agenda

    By Samuel Riding | 01/12/2016

    Regulator says to boost cybersecurity, fintech; examine HFT trading regulation.

    Structural Regulation

    Vietnam to Revamp Foreign Investor Access Rules

    By Samuel Riding | 01/12/2016

    Securities Commission to complete legal framework, ensure ‘quality monitoring’.

    Structural Regulation

    Thailand, Myanmar Discuss Banking Equivalency

    By Samuel Riding | 30/11/2016

    Agreement under ASEAN Banking Integration Framework would be 1st for Myanmar.

    Trading & Investment

    India Working on Fund Passport Scheme

    By Samuel Riding | 30/11/2016

    Indian investors currently only allowed to participate in overseas funds via feeder structures.

    Structural Regulation

    SFC Mandates Online Submission of Licensee Documentation

    By Samuel Riding | 30/11/2016

    Paper filing by individual applicants and licensees will not be allowed from 1 February 2017.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australian Banks to Conduct ‘Cross-selling’ Audit

    By Samuel Riding | 30/11/2016

    ASIC has written to 8 financial institutions requesting audit; also looking at financial advice businesses.

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