Markets & Infrastructure

Capital Adequacy

Brexit May Turn European Banks to Asia

By Samuel Riding | 20/07/2016

Asia’s vigour could bring new life to moribund Europeans; latter’s savvy with riskier products has its own attractions.

Structural Regulation

SEBI to Relax REIT Norms

By Samuel Riding | 20/07/2016

Proposed amendments to regulation will allow more holding structure parties to participate.

Trading & Investment

Japan Exchange Group (JPX) Launches Next Generation Technology Suite Powered by Nasdaq

By Samuel Riding | 20/07/2016

Japan Exchange Group (JPX) and Nasdaq officially announce JPX has gone live with new next-generation derivatives trading system for Osaka Exchange.

Trading & Investment

SFC Said Surveying Brokerages on Dark Pool Compliance

By Samuel Riding | 19/07/2016

Dark pools comprised about 1.6% of Hong Kong securities market turnover last month.

Structural Regulation

MAS Backs SGX Regulation Subsidiary

By Samuel Riding | 19/07/2016

Authority cites independent unit as important factor in success of exchange’s self-regulation.

Trading & Investment

SGX: Failure is Not an Option

By Peter Guy | 18/07/2016

Exchange collapse shows officials’ inability to bring certainty.

Operational Risk

CSRC Downgrades More than 50% of Brokerages

By Samuel Riding | 18/07/2016

Annual ratings reflect a company’s risk control and compliance management.

Clearing & Post-Trade

India Tightens Collateral Rules

By Samuel Riding | 18/07/2016

Stock exchange clearing members barred from using their own fixed deposit receipts as collateral.

Supervision & Enforcement

China, Abu Dhabi to Cooperate on Financial Regulation

By Samuel Riding | 18/07/2016

MoU covers cross-border activities and enhanced regulatory collaboration.