Markets & Infrastructure

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Banks’ Exit from Emerging Markets Hurting AML, CTF Efforts – FSB

    By Samuel Riding | 31/08/2016

    Report to G20 says funds are being driven underground; cites failures to initiate derivative market reform in China and Korea.

    AI Risk & Governance

    ASIC Publishes ‘Robo-advice’ Guidelines

    By Samuel Riding | 31/08/2016

    Guidance covers licensing through to actual advice provision.

    AI Risk & Governance

    S.Korea to Launch Robo-Advice Test-bed

    By Samuel Riding | 31/08/2016

    Market has raised concerns over robo-adviser’s performance.

    Trading & Investment

    Update: Shenzhen-HK Stock Connect Now Set for November

    By Samuel Riding | 31/08/2016

    Shenzhen exchange sets early November deadline for securities companies to complete preparation.

    Structural Regulation

    RBI to Draft Guidelines for ‘Niche’ Banking

    By Samuel Riding | 30/08/2016

    India’s central bank aims to move away from universal bank model; boost financial inclusion.

    Trading & Investment

    IOSCO Issues CIS Fees Guidance

    By Samuel Riding | 29/08/2016

    Report suggests best practice based on review conducted in 2015.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Half of FSB Members Have Not Set VM Requirements

    By Samuel Riding | 29/08/2016

    Financial Stability Board calls for urgent steps to be taken to implement reforms.

    Structural Regulation

    Thailand to Enhance Securities Account Custody Rules

    By Samuel Riding | 28/08/2016

    Revisions would allow intermediaries to place client assets in more product types.

    Trading & Investment

    Foreign Portfolio Investment in Vietnam Hits Record High

    By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

    Stock exchange market cap of $71.3bn represents 38% of GDP, a 6-year high.

    Trading & Investment

    Indonesia to Allow CP, NCDs

    By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

    Central bank aims to encourage lenders to free up capital; avoid adding to $24.28bn in liquidity already parked with it by lenders.

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