Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Rise in Complaints Warrants HK IPO Reform – SFC

By Samuel Riding | 09/11/2016

Proposed listing reforms will enhance SFC’s transparency, accountability and efficiency, CEO says.

Payments & Settlements

Cambodia to Pass E-commerce Law ‘Soon’

By Samuel Riding | 09/11/2016

New law said to enhance investor and consumer protection; speed up business transactions.

Trading & Investment

Pakistan Eases Fund Distributor Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 09/11/2016

New rules aim to promote culture of savings and investment; increase outreach.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Backs Industry-funded Model

By Samuel Riding | 09/11/2016

Proposed model will allocate funding according to each sector supervised by securities regulator.

Structural Regulation

NZ Proposes Market Infrastructure Stability Framework

By Samuel Riding | 09/11/2016

Regulator says framework will promote financial stability amidst evolving market landscape.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Parliament Considers Boost to MAS Powers

By Samuel Riding | 08/11/2016

Amended bill would give more powers to the financial regulator, enhance regulatory safeguards.

Structural Regulation

HKEX – Compromising Regulation to Win Business?

By Peter Guy | 07/11/2016

Exchange faces critical decisions on regulatory development as it chases all important technology listings.

Emerging Prudential Risks

CSRC Said to Ban OTC Derivatives Financing

By Samuel Riding | 07/11/2016

Move part of efforts to clamp down on shadow banking business.

Market Abuse

Information Leaks, Insider Info Declining – ASIC

By Samuel Riding | 07/11/2016

Report reminds firms to review sell-side, corporate advisory regulatory requirements.