Markets & Infrastructure

Cryptocurrency

Tullett to Distribute Digital Currency Trading Index

By Samuel Riding | 31/10/2016

Agreement with Australia’s Brave New Coin allows distribution of information on more than 50 digital currencies.

Structural Regulation

Pakistan Finalises Exchange Rules

By Samuel Riding | 31/10/2016

New framework aims to ensure transparency, boost investor confidence.

Supervision & Enforcement

HK SFC Probes UBS on IPO Sponsorships

By Samuel Riding | 31/10/2016

Swiss bank could face fines or temporary suspension of advisory services.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australian Banks Asked to Pay Back $135mn in Fees

By Samuel Riding | 28/10/2016

Institutions were collecting fees for advice without giving any advice.

Payments & Settlements

Philippines Tightens Rules on Inactive Deposit Accounts

By Samuel Riding | 27/10/2016

Accounts having no transaction within a five-year period are considered dormant

Cloud & Infrastructure

Australia, Kenya to Exchange Regulatory Information

By Samuel Riding | 27/10/2016

Innovation Hub agreement aims to boost capital markets.

Cloud & Infrastructure

ASIC and Fintech: A Model Regime

By Peter Guy | 27/10/2016

Regulator’s fintech commissioner reveals how forward looking authority deals with rapid technological change.

Credit Risk

SEBI to Revamp Credit Rating Rules

By Samuel Riding | 26/10/2016

New regulations aim to minimise conflict of interest, ensure independent rating decisions.

Structural Regulation

Philippine Regulator Mulls Interest Rate Cap

By Samuel Riding | 24/10/2016

Informal lenders must define “reasonable” interest rates for consumers