Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

SFC Launches ATS Consultation

By Samuel Riding | 23/11/2015

Hong Kong regulator’s consultation focuses on applying automated trading regulation to OTC derivatives.

Structural Regulation

Philippine Stock Exchange to Boost Stake in PDS

By Samuel Riding | 23/11/2015

Philippine Stock Exchange currently holds 20.98 percent in operator of Philippine Dealing Exchange.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Markit Launches Automatic Risk Updater

By Samuel Riding | 20/11/2015

System for banks to automatically update risk profile after netting launches on LCH.Clearnet’s SwapClear.

Structural Regulation

RBI Introduces 5% Rule on Bank Stakes

By Samuel Riding | 19/11/2015

Investors seeking stakes of more than 5 percent in private lenders will require central bank approval.

Structural Regulation

PBOC to Control China’s Super Regulator

By Samuel Riding | 19/11/2015

People’s Bank of China will have central control of financial regulation if proposed merger of mainland authorities goes ahead.

Trading & Investment

India Lines up Level Playing Field for Traders

By Samuel Riding | 19/11/2015

BSE addresses HFT concerns by ensuring all market participants have equal market access.

Trading & Investment

How Regulatory Easing is Attracting Global Capital to India

By Samuel Riding | 19/11/2015

Indian regulators’ forward thinking on market participation and products benefits investors and infrastructure providers alike.

Payments & Settlements

China Tightens Offshore Yuan Controls

By Samuel Riding | 19/11/2015

Central bank steps up capital controls at offshore CNY clearing banks as depreciation concerns persist.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Chief SGX Regulator Warns on China-linked Losses

By Samuel Riding | 19/11/2015

Exchange issues warning to directors and audit committees amid surge in impairments and write-offs.