Markets & Infrastructure

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea to Up Audit Scrutiny of Financial Conglomerates

By Samuel Riding | 23/01/2017

Regulations would see FSC choosing auditors for the largest companies.

Trading & Investment

Pakistan to Introduce Derivatives in Mid-2017

By Samuel Riding | 23/01/2017

Move aims to boost market liquidity; Sukuk bonds, infra bonds to launch soon.

Anti-Money Laundering

SEBI Tightens Commodity Futures Trading Rules

By Samuel Riding | 23/01/2017

Move aims to curb tax evasion through illiquid contracts.

Capital Adequacy

What Trump’s Regulatory Rollback Could Mean for Asia

By Peter Guy | 23/01/2017

Inauguration speech a declaration of war against the establishment and could mark the reversal of major regulations.

Trading & Investment

Korea Derivatives Market ‘Mortally Wounded’ by Regulation

By Samuel Riding | 20/01/2017

Formerly the largest market, Korea derivatives trade fell 63% in five years.

KYC & CDD

Philippine Authorises ‘Cash Agents’ in Financial Inclusion Drive

By Samuel Riding | 20/01/2017

Banks will be allowed to use off-site agents, including at convenience stores, to provide withdrawals, conduct KYC.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Issues Commodity Derivatives Proposals

By Samuel Riding | 20/01/2017

Proposal covers options using commodity futures contracts, settlement.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Trusts to Adopt IFRS-like Framework

By Samuel Riding | 20/01/2017

Collective investment schemes will continue to prepare statements as per ISCA recommendations.

Structural Regulation

HK, US Regulators Agree Cross-Border Monitoring

By Samuel Riding | 20/01/2017

Agreement covers cooperation on license exemptions and on-site visits for financial infrastructures and firms.