Markets & Infrastructure

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Chinese Regulators, Exchanges Release Details of Graft Probe

By Samuel Riding | 28/04/2016

CBRC says staff ‘used their supervisory power to further their personal interests’.

Trading & Investment

Yangon Stock Exchange Starts Trading

By Editors | 27/04/2016

Myanmar exchange opens with single stock previously traded over-the-counter.

Trading & Investment

Thailand Begins Consultation on ‘Trigger Fund’ Rules

By Samuel Riding | 27/04/2016

Draft SEC rules cover information disclosure, professional ability and understanding of fund agents.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia to Introduce Micro VC Firms

By Samuel Riding | 26/04/2016

Financial services authority to also introduce tax incentives for start-ups.

Structural Regulation

RBI Consulting SEBI on P2P Regulation

By Samuel Riding | 26/04/2016

Deputy governor says central bank will create ‘concept note’, decide whether to regulate P2P.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Another Turn of the Screw for Banker Pay

By Peter Guy | 25/04/2016

Banking remuneration takes a turn for the worse as regulators decide to tie it to risk.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Planning Paperless Intermediary Registration

By Samuel Riding | 25/04/2016

Brokerages, mutual funds, portfolio managers and others will be able to forego written applications.

Structural Regulation

China Confirms Bank Tech Investment Pilot

By Samuel Riding | 22/04/2016

Bank of China among 10 commercial lenders able to invest directly in tech companies.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC to Use Windfall to Boost Surveillance, Enforcement

By Samuel Riding | 21/04/2016

Australian securities regulator also welcomes shift to industry funding model.