Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

SFC Calls for Tougher Action on Structured Products

By Samuel Riding | 27/06/2016

Regulator says SEHK should take ‘more severe regulatory action’ on active quote requirements.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Japan Says Shouldn’t Delay Swaps Collateral Rule

By Samuel Riding | 24/06/2016

Regulator says it would ‘be sounder’ to implement rules on schedule.

Structural Regulation

CSRC Freezes Reviews of Brokerage’s IPOs

By Samuel Riding | 24/06/2016

Southwest Securities said to be one of the most active players in backdoor listings.

Trading & Investment

Vietnam to Issue Covered Warrant Rules

By Samuel Riding | 23/06/2016

New regime to preface introduction of more complex products to derivatives market.

Structural Regulation

India Set to Scrap Start-up Exchange Plans

By Samuel Riding | 23/06/2016

Securities regulator considering whether start-ups should be able to list on main exchanges.

Trading & Investment

The Asian Impact of MiFID II

By Samuel Riding | 22/06/2016

Asia-based FI’s should stay focused on the EU Directive despite confirmation of 1-year delay.

Capital Adequacy

Asian Banks Need Tech, Cooperation to Ease Regulatory Pressure – McKinsey

By Samuel Riding | 22/06/2016

Management consultant says regulation is making it more difficult to compete with fintech, could further reduce investment appeal.

Trading & Investment

HKEx, KRX to Explore Derivatives Cross-listing

By Samuel Riding | 22/06/2016

Agreement would cover index futures and options, local currency derivatives.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Moots Offshore Fund Manager Classification

By Samuel Riding | 22/06/2016

Securities regulator proposes minimum net worth requirement of INR20mn.