Markets & Infrastructure

Clearing & Post-Trade

Half of FSB Members Have Not Set VM Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 29/08/2016

Financial Stability Board calls for urgent steps to be taken to implement reforms.

Structural Regulation

Thailand to Enhance Securities Account Custody Rules

By Samuel Riding | 28/08/2016

Revisions would allow intermediaries to place client assets in more product types.

Trading & Investment

Foreign Portfolio Investment in Vietnam Hits Record High

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

Stock exchange market cap of $71.3bn represents 38% of GDP, a 6-year high.

Trading & Investment

Indonesia to Allow CP, NCDs

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

Central bank aims to encourage lenders to free up capital; avoid adding to $24.28bn in liquidity already parked with it by lenders.

Supervision & Enforcement

India, Abu Dhabi Regulators Ink Cooperation Pact

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

SEBI has already signed 22 MoUs with other regulators; sent 44 assistance request to other jurisdictions in 2015/16.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australian Treasurer Rejects Call for Banking Inquiry

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

Scott Morrison says sector should focus on improving culture to prevent misconduct.

Payments & Settlements

MAS Issues Payments Consultation

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

Regulator proposes activity-based regime under single regulatory framework.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Issues New Audit Measures

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

Accounting regulator says approach aims to improve investor confidence.

Market Abuse

Chinese Affiliate of Dutch HFT Firm in CSRC Probe

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

IMC says it is cooperating with regulator on inquiry into Shanghai-based operation.