Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    Europe Tightens Rules on Overseas Credit Rating Endorsements

    By Editors | 20/11/2017

    Regulator says about two thirds of credit ratings used for regulatory purposes in the EU cover non-EU issuers of financial instruments.

    Cybersecurity

    MAS MD Sets out Fintech Regulation Agenda

    By Editors | 16/11/2017

    Ravi Menon sets out raft of initiatives including new Payment Services Bill, technology risk management guidelines, machine readable forms.

    Structural Regulation

    China to Allow More Foreign Investment in Banks, Majority Stakes in Brokerages

    By Editors | 13/11/2017

    Move follows introduction earlier this year of licensing system for foreign asset managers to set up private funds in China.

    Trading & Investment

    China Internet Finance Association Warns on Illegal Leveraged Trading

    By Editors | 13/11/2017

    Trade body says no online forex, precious metal, futures or index-based leveraged trading has yet been approved by national regulators.

    Capital Adequacy

    Australia to Loosen Fundraising Rules for Mutuals in Bid to Boost Competition

    By Editors | 09/11/2017

    Credit unions, building societies will be able to raise funds without having to forego their status as customer-owned entities.

    Structural Regulation

    China Playing Catch-up on Hedge Fund Data Sharing – IOSCO

    By Editors | 09/11/2017

    Although China has set up supervisory mechanisms, it has not yet established an information sharing mechanism to help establish global systemic risk.

    Trading & Investment

    China to Make New Moves to Increase Foreign Participation in Financial Markets

    By Editors | 09/11/2017

    Wu Qing, chairman of Shanghai Stock Exchange, calls for greater liberalisation; PBOC official  says to consider lowering access thresholds.

    Sustainable Finance

    Philippines Signs up to ASEAN Fund Passport Scheme; Green Bond Standards Introduced

    By Garima Chitkara | 09/11/2017

    ASEAN conference also hears of plans to allow cross-border transfer of capital markets professionals without additional license requirements.

    Liquidity Risk

    OTC Derivative Margin Requirements – Still Work to be Done

    By Samuel Riding | 09/11/2017

    Mark Jennis of Global Collateral suggests it will take a further two years for Asia Pacific firms to get all their ducks in a row.

    Structural Regulation

    Singapore and China Regulators to Increase Mutual Market Supervision

    By Editors | 06/11/2017

    Regulators will develop framework for supervising fund managers, share information and staff amid increasing capital market ties.

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