Markets & Infrastructure

Payments & Settlements

China to Allow Foreign Currency Settlement for Commodity Futures

By Editors | 04/08/2015

China will allow overseas investors to trade select domestic commodity futures using foreign currencies for settlement as it seeks greater influence over raw material prices.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

The Consequences of Dumbing Down Banks

By Peter Guy | 03/08/2015

Regulators are killing innovation leading to unintended outcomes. Read what Harvard Business School candidates are saying about the dismal career prospects of over regulated banks.

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Publishes Review of Timeliness and Frequency of Information Disclosure

By Editors | 03/08/2015

Review finds that timely disclosure requirements on value, risk reward profile and costs of CIS are in place for all jurisdictions.

Structural Regulation

‘Significant Progress’ made in Regulation of Derivative Market Intermediaries, says IOSCO

By Editors | 02/08/2015

The International Organization of Securities Commissions has published its findings on the progress jurisdictions have made in adopting legislation, regulation and policies for derivatives market intermediaries.

Structural Regulation

Commodity Brokers Seek Lower Fees Ahead of SEBI-FMC Merger

By Editors | 02/08/2015

SEBI has proposed treating commodity brokers on par with equity brokers in terms of registration and transaction fees.

Structural Regulation

Internet Finance Guidelines May Favour Traditional Chinese Banks

By Editors | 02/08/2015

China’s move to regulate internet finance, though seen to legitimise a sector that has largely operated in a vacuum, may also reflect the government’s support for traditional banks.

Capital Adequacy

Changes to Securitisation Structures May Hit Smaller Aussie Lenders Harder

By Editors | 01/08/2015

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority may end up shutting smaller lenders out of their main funding source with its toughened stance on securitised loans.

Structural Regulation

IOSCO Publishes Country Review of Pakistan’s Implementation of IOSCO Principles

By Editors | 01/08/2015

The International Organization of Securities Commissions has published a review of Pakistan’s implementation of IOSCO Principles, noting that its regulatory framework has undergone significant improvement in the structure and practice of regulation.

Trading & Investment

Bangladesh to Launch First ETF within One Year

By Editors | 01/08/2015

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission is considering launching an ETF under existing rules for collective investment schemes.