Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Japan Moots 20-year Savings Account Tax Break

By Samuel Riding | 19/08/2016

Nippon Individual Savings Accounts currently enjoy 5-year tax moratorium.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Orders AIFs to Establish Dispute Mechanisms

By Samuel Riding | 19/08/2016

Regulator has already instigated platform allowing investors to lodge complaints.

Structural Regulation

Philippines Removes ‘NBQB’ Loan Registration Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 19/08/2016

Rule making it easier for non-banks with quasi-banking functions to borrow offshore takes effect on 15 September.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Global Regulators Turn Focus to CCPs

By Samuel Riding | 19/08/2016

CPMI-IOSCO and FSB issue series of reports addressing the risks posed by central counterparties.

Trading & Investment

Balding Bearish on Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect

By Samuel Riding | 18/08/2016

Renowned commentator Christopher Balding reacts to confirmation of second cross-border trading link.

Custody & Infrastructure

ASX Advances Blockchain Development

By Samuel Riding | 18/08/2016

Permission-based network due to replace electronic sub-register.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Cobalt DL Beta Tests Blockchain Post-trading Platform

By Samuel Riding | 18/08/2016

Financial technology firm Cobalt DL has commenced beta testing with a number of leading FX (foreign exchange) participants on its […]

Trading & Investment

Indonesia Revamps Money Market Rules

By Samuel Riding | 17/08/2016

New regulation refines guidelines for instruments, participants and rates with the aim of prompting more transactions

Trading & Investment

India Exempts Masala Bonds from Companies Act Rules

By Samuel Riding | 17/08/2016

Exemptions cover provisions on investor allocations and prospectuses.