Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

SSE, SZSE Tighten Stock Suspension Guidelines

By Samuel Riding | 30/05/2016

Shanghai exchange says suspensions during 2015 market volatility prevented trading continuity.

Structural Regulation

Thailand Proposes Reporting Exemptions

By Samuel Riding | 30/05/2016

Foreign-regulated issuers of securities, tender offers used in takeovers will not be subject to SEC rules.

Structural Regulation

Credit Rating Agencies Face India Scrutiny

By Samuel Riding | 30/05/2016

Securities regulator could ask for periodic review of ratings criteria.

Trading & Investment

Bangladesh Issues Draft ETF Guidelines

By Samuel Riding | 28/05/2016

Funds initially to be offered by private placement with minimum USD6.4mn AUM.

Market Abuse

India to Slash Number of Listed Firms

By Editors | 27/05/2016

Approximately 1,200 companies suspended from trading for seven years will be asked to exit market.

Capital Adequacy

CFTC Cracks Down on Swaps Offshoring

By Samuel Riding | 27/05/2016

Trades by US banks’ foreign units must adhere to US collateral requirements.

Payments & Settlements

Australia to Limit Payment System Surcharges

By Samuel Riding | 27/05/2016

Surcharges exceeding merchant costs to be barred on some payment systems.

Trading & Investment

China to Open up Commodity Futures Market

By Samuel Riding | 27/05/2016

Foreign investors will be able to deal in crude oil, iron ore and rubber contracts

Trading & Investment

SEBI to Increase Broker Monitoring, Issue HFT Regulations

By Samuel Riding | 27/05/2016

Regulator sets out priorities for 2016/17 including de-listing of 4,200 firms.