Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

CITIC Cancels Bond Plans

By Samuel Riding | 16/12/2015

Brokerage asks regulator to withdraw application for USD3.5 billion corporate bond issuance.

Trading & Investment

SGX Launches OTC Platform for Asian Bonds

By Samuel Riding | 16/12/2015

Trading venue is designed to tackle liquidity challenges caused by prevalence of small trades.

Trading & Investment

Indian Start-up Platform Fails to Take Hold

By Samuel Riding | 16/12/2015

Regulator urges investment banks to promote platform after no listings in first six months.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

China Cracks Down on OTC Markets

By Samuel Riding | 16/12/2015

CSRC says some companies illegally sold shares to investors, promised they would be traded on OTC platforms.

Market Abuse

JP Morgan Fined for Trading Breaches

By Samuel Riding | 15/12/2015

Hong Kong SFC reprimands investment bank for short-selling, principal trading and dark pool failings.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Fintech: Don’t Fear the Regulator

By Samuel Riding | 15/12/2015

Fintech start-ups need to know how regulators are welcoming innovators.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

The Perils of Trying to Regulate Risk out of Private Banking

By Peter Guy | 15/12/2015

The impact of today’s regulatory environment is an ongoing challenge for private bankers and their clients. Here is how bankers are coping and adapting.

Payments & Settlements

Indonesia Plans Integrated Payment System

By Samuel Riding | 15/12/2015

National Payment Gateway, which has been delayed for several years, expected to be completed in 2016.

Market Abuse

India Clamps Down on Trading Manipulation

By Samuel Riding | 15/12/2015

Commodity brokers and traders will have to test systems and software in consultation with exchanges.