Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

SEBI Seeks Clarity on Algo-trading Violations

By Samuel Riding | 07/07/2016

Securities regulator to bring National Stock Exchange before technical advisory committee.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Major Japanese Banks to Disclose Sales Commissions

By Samuel Riding | 07/07/2016

Banks receive more than 3 times more commission on insurance than on mutual funds.

Structural Regulation

Korea to Ease Internet-only Bank Rules

By Samuel Riding | 07/07/2016

FSC proposes to revise banking laws, allow IT firms to have controlling stakes.

Clearing & Post-Trade

JSDA Issues Details of T+2 Final Report

By Samuel Riding | 06/07/2016

Japanese dealers association says to re-examine operation flow for T+1 and T+0 stock lending.

Trading & Investment

S.Korea to Tighten Investor Self-Assessment

By Samuel Riding | 05/07/2016

Regulator to encourage more stringent assessment of suitability for investment activities.

Trading & Investment

HKEx to Introduce Closing Auction Session

By Samuel Riding | 04/07/2016

Closing auction to be reintroduced third quarter to bring HKEx back in line with global peers.

Structural Regulation

Let the Games Begin

By Peter Guy | 04/07/2016

Regulation reform must painfully follow political twists and turns amid fight to reposition EU ahead of UK.

Market Abuse

CSRC Tightens IPO Scrutiny

By Samuel Riding | 03/07/2016

Securities regulator initiates inspection campaign, cites series of problems.

Structural Regulation

Thailand Signs APEC Funds Passport Memo

By Samuel Riding | 03/07/2016

Cross-border mutual fund offerings move a step closer with fourth signatory.