Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

S.Korea FSC Could Have Policymaking Powers Removed

By Samuel Riding | 11/05/2017

Incoming President Moon Jae-in has argued FSC should be a regulator only.

AI Risk & Governance

Malaysia Launches Automated Portfolio Management Regime

By Samuel Riding | 10/05/2017

New framework on licensing and conduct designed to increase wealth management channels.

Trading & Investment

SFC Launches Robo-advice Consultation

By Samuel Riding | 08/05/2017

Proposed rules cover governance, suitability requirements and complex product sales.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Philippines to Tighten Bank Governance Rules

By Samuel Riding | 08/05/2017

Requirements will be similar to those for listed firms, include punishment framework for breaches.

Trading & Investment

Algo Trading: ‘I’m Sorry Dave, I’m Afraid I Can’t Do That’

By Peter Guy | 08/05/2017

Increasingly complex trading algorithms challenge regulators’ and banks’ ability to manage risks.

Structural Regulation

HK SFC Warns on ‘Phantom’ Brokerages

By Samuel Riding | 08/05/2017

Executive director for intermediaries says regulator will sanction or ban dormant firms.

Cloud & Infrastructure

AxiomSL Appoints Peter Tierney APAC CEO

By Samuel Riding | 04/05/2017

AxiomSL appointed Peter Tierney as CEO of the firm’s Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Tierney brings more than 25 years of […]

Structural Regulation

Pakistan Issues Agricultural Commodity Collateral Management Rules

By Samuel Riding | 04/05/2017

Regulations are designed to promote lending to agricultural sector, boost financial inclusion.

Structural Regulation

Trades with Vietnam, Pakistan, Taiwan to be Exempt from HK OTC Reporting Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 28/04/2017

Securities law won’t be amended until October; firms asked to contact regulators if they cannot meet 1 July deadline.