Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

MAS Issues Retail Derivative, OTC Licensing Consultations

By Editors | 01/06/2017

MAS (the Monetary Authority of Singapore) issued a consultation paper on the regulatory framework for unlisted derivatives offered to retail […]

Reporting & Disclosures

BSP, World Bank Unit Ink Agreement on Bank ESG

By Samuel Riding | 31/05/2017

Banking regulator, International Finance Corporation to develop new governance and risk management assessment tools.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Japan Finalises Stewardship Code

By Samuel Riding | 31/05/2017

Final version of non-legally binding code includes several new principles for institutional investors.

AI Risk & Governance

Japan FSA Anticipates ‘C2B’ Banking System

By Samuel Riding | 31/05/2017

Commissioner Nobuchika Mori suggests fintech will facilitate provision of ‘bespoke products to mass customers’.

AI Risk & Governance

ASIC Eyes Regtech Expansion

By Samuel Riding | 29/05/2017

Securities watchdog looks to bring more regulation and compliance technology into innovation hub, sandbox.

Trading & Investment

APAC Regulators Welcome Global FX Code

By Samuel Riding | 25/05/2017

Regulators from Australia, Hong Kong, India, Korea and Singapore say they will ‘promote adherence’.

Structural Regulation

HK Market Infrastructures Pass CPMI-IOSCO Test With Aplomb

By Samuel Riding | 25/05/2017

Study confirms frameworks for payment and securities settlement systems, CCPs and trade repositories meet PFMI.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity – HK SFC’s Top Priority to Soon Become the Same for Senior Managers

By JP Reimann | 23/05/2017

New rules likely soon after SFC consultation as WannaCry underscores need for protection.

Trading & Investment

Japan Passes HFT Legislation

By Samuel Riding | 23/05/2017

Offshore HFTs must have offices in Japan; all must register with regulator, disclose risk management practices.