Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

NSE Applies for Commodities Futures Approval

By Samuel Riding | 08/04/2016

Indian exchange expects to receive framework from SEBI, follows rival BSE in seeking approval.

Structural Regulation

ISDA Cites Cross-border Conflicts in APAC Derivatives

By Samuel Riding | 07/04/2016

Report says CCP recognition and reporting are major issues.

KYC & CDD

SEBI Takes Call for Unified KYC to Finance Ministry

By Samuel Riding | 06/04/2016

Regulator asks ministry to allow acceptance of bank KYC for fund accounts.

Clearing & Post-Trade

IOSCO Updates OTC Derivatives Information Repository

By Samuel Riding | 05/04/2016

Information on central clearing requirements covers Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Moody’s SFC Fine Halved, Ruling Upheld

By Samuel Riding | 01/04/2016

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Appeals Tribunal upheld a ruling that a Moody’s Investors Service report was misleading and inaccurate. […]

Structural Regulation

Graeme Wheeler to Head BIS’s Asian Council

By Samuel Riding | 01/04/2016

New Zealand Reserve Bank Governor replaces Amando Tetangco Jr of BSG.

Structural Regulation

Thailand SEC Consults on Financial Reporting Rules

By Samuel Riding | 01/04/2016

Consultation covers reporting standards and agricultural derivatives transactions.

Structural Regulation

Asian Financial Cooperation Association to Launch in July

By Samuel Riding | 31/03/2016

Association to develop standards on financial innovation, financial infrastructure construction and risk management.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Preparing for Variation Margining’s ‘Big Bang’

By Samuel Riding | 30/03/2016

Speakers at OTC Derivatives Summit 2016 explore utility and organisational solutions to meeting looming regulatory requirements.