Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Taiwan to Allow Securities Firms to Handle FX Products

By Samuel Riding | 10/01/2017

Draft rules aim to boost securities sector amidst low trading volumes, stiff competition.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Parliament Considers Extended MAS Powers

By Samuel Riding | 10/01/2017

Changes include refined non-retail investor classification, safeguards unconventional investment products.

AI Risk & Governance

Japan FSA to Allow JPX to Use Fintech

By Samuel Riding | 09/01/2017

Move aims to further explore technology applications, enhance trading efficiency.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Indonesia to Tighten Research Rules

By Samuel Riding | 09/01/2017

Government official says to ban ‘inaccurate, speculative’ analysis.

Structural Regulation

Pakistan Sets Out AMC Sales, Marketing Conditions

By Samuel Riding | 06/01/2017

New rules cap marketing and selling expenses at 0.4% percent of net assets, limit expenses.

Trading & Investment

Cambodia Exchange Adds Block Trades Platform

By Samuel Riding | 06/01/2017

Mechanism said to allow larger trading volumes and reduce price volatility.

Structural Regulation

SEBI to Allow FPIs to Operate in IFSCs

By Samuel Riding | 06/01/2017

FPIs should abide with conditions such as informing custodians of their participation.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SFC Bans Ex-Citibank Staff for Tampering with Client Signature

By Samuel Riding | 06/01/2017

Regulator says former employee attempted to deceive bank on client application.

Structural Regulation

Fidelity Wins 1st Standalone Fund Management License in China

By Samuel Riding | 05/01/2017

Wholly foreign-owned enterprise is the first to obtain a license to operate independently.