Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

UK, China Said to Prepare on Joint Financial Projects

By Editors | 01/08/2016

Agreement between two countries could ease fears in the market after Brexit.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Research Finds Derivatives Central Clearing Unfavourable

By Editors | 01/08/2016

Preliminary research assesses creation of cost incentive in favour of central clearing for bilateral contracts.

Trading & Investment

SFC Assigns New Investment Products Exec. Director

By Editors | 01/08/2016

The appointee will serve as head of investment products for three years.

KYC & CDD

CSRC to Tighten Brokerage Industry Supervision

By Editors | 28/07/2016

Stronger internal compliance and risk protocols required before year end.

Structural Regulation

India Ditching Proposed Crowdfunding Regulations

By Samuel Riding | 27/07/2016

Proposals had sought to protect small investors from systemic risks.

Trading & Investment

Former SEC International Corporate Finance Chief to Join Latham & Watkins

By Samuel Riding | 26/07/2016

Paul Dudek to focus on cross-border capital markets transactions and related regulatory matters.

Trading & Investment

HK’s Relaunched Closing Auction Takes 2.2% of Volume on 1st Day

By Samuel Riding | 26/07/2016

Measure reintroduced to improve accuracy of closing share prices receives muted response.

Structural Regulation

China Moots Global Tax System

By Samuel Riding | 26/07/2016

Minister also proposes domestic financial technology tax; issuance of SDR-denominated bonds confirmed.

Trading & Investment

China Could Ban VC Investment in A-shares

By Samuel Riding | 26/07/2016

Senior CSRC official says channel has been used for speculation.