Markets & Infrastructure

Payments & Settlements

The Cashless Economy – Closer Than You Think

By Peter Guy | 29/02/2016

Determined financial regulation and proven technology could result in the cashless society needed for negative rates.

Trading & Investment

SGX Proposes 10% IPO Quota for Retail Investors

By Samuel Riding | 29/02/2016

Singapore exchange doubles proposed minimum requirement from 5% after positive feedback.

Alternative Markets

SEBI to Discuss AIF for Start-ups

By Samuel Riding | 29/02/2016

Indian regulator to consider measures to bring in long-term capital from domestic and international investors.

Structural Regulation

IOSCO Issues 2nd IBOR Review

By Samuel Riding | 29/02/2016

Study finds most recommendations on governance, transparency and accountability have been implemented.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Expands Short Position Reporting Rules

By Samuel Riding | 25/02/2016

SFC expands position reporting to all securities that can be shorted; sets collective investment scheme threshold at HKD30 million.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASEAN Cross-border Trading Link Holds Little Appeal

By Samuel Riding | 25/02/2016

Indonesian regulator says Jakarta exchange won’t join yet due to low volumes, lack of post trade linkage.

Structural Regulation

Philippines Confirms New Bank Approval Rules

By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2016

Central bank confirms complete lifting of moratorium from 1 January, 2018.

Structural Regulation

IOSCO to Set up Regional Hub in Malaysia

By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2016

Organisation confirms decision, plans for China’s G20 presidency at two-day meeting.

Structural Regulation

New Head of CSRC Faces Arduous Learning Process

By Peter Guy | 22/02/2016

Chinese regulators are conflicted between enforcing conduct and controlling market forces.