Markets & Infrastructure

Capital Adequacy

BIS Issues Basel III Report Card

By Samuel Riding | 27/04/2017

Five of 8 APAC jurisdictions covered in report have yet to legislate for Pillar 3 disclosure requirements.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Confirms Introduction of Commodity Options

By Samuel Riding | 27/04/2017

Other new initiatives cover equity/commodity licensing unification; mutual fund purchases via e-wallet.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australian Parliament Confirms Bank Reform Proposals

By Samuel Riding | 26/04/2017

Stronger breach reporting requirement includes naming responsible senior executives.

Market Abuse

Chinese Legislature Reviews Securities Law Amendments

By Samuel Riding | 25/04/2017

Proposed changes include greater enforcement, punishment powers for CSRC.

Structural Regulation

Pakistan Tightens Brokerage Rules

By Samuel Riding | 24/04/2017

Advisers have 6 months to meet new licensing regulations including capital, audit and accounting, and conduct requirements.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Allows Bank to Seek Majority Foreign Shareholder

By Samuel Riding | 24/04/2017

Saigon Commercial Bank already in talks but regulation could still prove a hindrance, CEO says.

Trading & Investment

Technology, Regulation and the Future of FX Trading

By Peter Guy | 24/04/2017

Regulations and fintech are competing to determine trading’s new frontiers.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Confirms Further ASX Review

By Samuel Riding | 21/04/2017

Regulator also eyeing conduct and culture; conflicts of interest, tech and market innovation risks.

Structural Regulation

Pakistan Board of Revenue Eyes Removal of Bank Tax Breaks

By Samuel Riding | 21/04/2017

Agency is also considering stiffer rules on banks’ provision of taxpayer information.