Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

CSRC Set to Retain Independence

By Samuel Riding | 13/09/2016

Regulator likely to remain standalone watchdog; CBRC and CIRC could still be merged.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Extends Listing Regulation Consultation

By Samuel Riding | 12/09/2016

Proposal to give SFC more say has prompted claims it will reduce HK’s appeal as an IPO destination.

Structural Regulation

CFTC Grants Japan Comparability on Un-cleared Swaps

By Samuel Riding | 12/09/2016

US regulator votes 2-to-1 to grant comparability on un-cleared swaps margining, eligible collateral.

Credit Risk

Taiwan Toughens Derivative Account Rules

By Samuel Riding | 09/09/2016

Applications for retail and institutional client accounts require central bank approval.

Clearing & Post-Trade

CME Granted Hong Kong CCP Status

By Samuel Riding | 08/09/2016

6 September, 2016 – CME Group announced that Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. has been granted authorization to provide OTC clearing […]

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SFC Bans Former HSBC Sales Staff

By Samuel Riding | 08/09/2016

Duo claimed commissions on fictitious unit trust sales.

Market Abuse

China Bond Underwriting Probe Continues

By Samuel Riding | 08/09/2016

Campaign started in 2013 led to tighter regulation of inter-bank market.

Structural Regulation

Asian Fund Managers Seeking Post-Brexit Reassurance: Sean Tuffy

By Samuel Riding | 07/09/2016

BBH’s head of regulatory intelligence suggests more funds are considering locating outside London.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ISDA Publishes China Collateral Memorandum

By Samuel Riding | 07/09/2016

HONG KONG, September 7, 2016 – ISDA (the International Swaps and Derivatives Association) today announced the publication of the ISDA […]