Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

India to Develop Sharia Banking Framework

By Samuel Riding | 21/11/2016

Central bank says introduction faces ‘various regulatory and supervisory challenges’.

Market Abuse

CSRC ‘Punishes’ Investor for Illegal Stock Connect Trading

By Samuel Riding | 21/11/2016

Regulator has recently warned of market manipulation; Shenzhen-HK link due to launch this month

Resolution & Recovery

FSB Sets Out 2017 Agenda

By Samuel Riding | 18/11/2016

Upcoming reports and consultations cover correspondent banking, conduct and derivatives regulation.

Market Abuse

SEBI Revises Insider Trading Rules

By Samuel Riding | 18/11/2016

Consolidated regulation aims to avoid conflicts of interest, abuse of power.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Restricts Offshore Ringgit Trade

By Samuel Riding | 17/11/2016

Central bank seeks commitment from banks not to trade non-deliverable forwards.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Fines Firm for Trading on Dead Client’s Account

By Samuel Riding | 17/11/2016

Securities firm fined USD150,000 for taking orders from unauthorised family member.

Cybersecurity

MAS Sets Out Fintech Regulation Priorities

By Samuel Riding | 16/11/2016

Managing director discusses ‘activity-based’ payments regime, robo-advice rules, financial cybersecurity unit.

AI Risk & Governance

Malaysia Eyes Digital Markets, Regulatory Framework

By Samuel Riding | 15/11/2016

Securities regulator discusses robo-advice mechanism, central information repository and blockchain deployment.

Trading & Investment

Philippines Finalises USD Securities Rules

By Samuel Riding | 15/11/2016

Regulator says move aims to increase capital without incurring forex risks.