Markets & Infrastructure

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

HK to Introduce Key Manager Regime

By Samuel Riding | 30/11/2016

Registration set to include ‘hundreds of executives in support functions’.

AI Risk & Governance

Regtech in Asia – Regulators Playing Catch-up

By Samuel Riding | 29/11/2016

Regulators appear to be lagging behind market infrastructure and institutions in using technology.

Structural Regulation

Sri Lanka Wins ADB Loan to Help Develop Regulatory Framework

By Samuel Riding | 29/11/2016

Loan will enable implementation of development Capital Market Development Program.

Structural Regulation

HK Regulators to Brief on OTC Derivatives Reporting

By Samuel Riding | 29/11/2016

Sessions aim to brief firms on their obligations before 1 July 2017 implementation.

Liquidity Risk

BSP to Bar Trusts from Deposit Facilities

By Samuel Riding | 28/11/2016

Regulator says move should prompt trust companies to invest in capital markets.

Trading & Investment

SZ-HK Stock Connect to Start 5 December

By Samuel Riding | 28/11/2016

Accompanying rules aim to curb cross-border illegal activity, market misconduct.

Structural Regulation

Philippines to Start Thailand, Indonesia Banking Integration Talks

By Samuel Riding | 25/11/2016

Agreement would allow countries’ banks to operate subsidiaries in each other’s markets.

Emerging Prudential Risks

IMF, CSRC Boost Technical Cooperation

By Samuel Riding | 25/11/2016

MOU includes agreements on market supervision, preventing systemic risk.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Japan Issues FI Sales ‘Guidance’

By Samuel Riding | 25/11/2016

Guidelines are designed to protect consumers, avoid conflicts of interest.