Markets & Infrastructure

Market Abuse

SEBI Auditing 15 Brokers

By Samuel Riding | 01/03/2017

Investigations continue into allegations of unfair access to NSE for high-frequency traders.

Structural Regulation

HK Delays OTC Contract Novation Reporting Requirement

By Samuel Riding | 01/03/2017

Requirement that novation dates be reported by 28 February postponed.

Structural Regulation

PSE Set to Agree Fixed Income Exchange Merger

By Samuel Riding | 28/02/2017

CEO Hans Sicat expected to become head of corporate bond board operator.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia Gov’t to Push Senior Managers Regime

By Samuel Riding | 27/02/2017

Bonuses could be frozen when banks are in the midst of a scandal.

Trading & Investment

SGX Moots Reintroduction of Trading Lunchbreak

By Samuel Riding | 27/02/2017

Break in trading was scrapped in 2011; exchange said to also widen spread on buying, selling shares.

Structural Regulation

New CBRC Chief Set to Head ‘Super Regulator’

By Samuel Riding | 24/02/2017

Guo Shuqing likely to head ‘single operating body’ with authority for banking, securities and insurance regulation.

Market Abuse

Pakistan to Develop Guidance on Bank Insider Trading

By Samuel Riding | 24/02/2017

Regulator files criminal charges against senior banker; continues to hunt fugitive brokers.

Trading & Investment

HKMA Issues Product Sales, Securities Handling Guidance

By Samuel Riding | 24/02/2017

Regulators notes ‘controls, monitoring and compliance review’ lapses by private banks.

Clearing & Post-Trade

IOSCO Backs VM Transition Period

By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2017

Group of regulators says strict implementation would reduce ability to hedge, damage liquidity.