Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Could Ban Foreigners from Depositing in VND

By Samuel Riding | 29/09/2016

Commentators regard central bank proposal as ‘regrettable backward step’.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Details Commodity Exchange Investor Protection Rules

By Samuel Riding | 28/09/2016

All penalties levied by exchanges will enter investor protection fund.

Structural Regulation

Asia Regulations Hindering ETF Adoption

By Samuel Riding | 28/09/2016

Stringent rules make ‘speed to market’ slower than in other regions despite clear market appeal.

Structural Regulation

China to Clarify Foreign Fund Offering Rules

By Samuel Riding | 28/09/2016

CSRC to work with AMAC to address foreign asset managers’ concerns

Cybersecurity

SWIFT Introduces Mandatory Customer Security Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 28/09/2016

Geneva, 27 September 2016 – SWIFT announced the introduction of a set of core security standards and an associated assurance […]

Trading & Investment

Emerging Asia Heads Decline in Banks’ Relevance – EY

By Samuel Riding | 27/09/2016

Lack of trust one of the main factors turning consumers away from traditional banks, report suggests.

Structural Regulation

CSRC Said to Remove QFII Asset Allocation Limit

By Samuel Riding | 27/09/2016

Measures aim to enhance accessibility to mainland China stock markets as push for MSCI inclusion continues.

Structural Regulation

RBI Urges Formation of Spot Exchange Regulator

By Samuel Riding | 27/09/2016

SEBI does not regulate spot exchanges despite merger with Forward Markets Commission.

Market Data & Technology

New HKEX Group Website Launches

By Samuel Riding | 27/09/2016

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) released a revamped version of its Group website on the weekend featuring a […]