Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Bangladesh Opens Funds Market to Foreign Investors, AIF

By Samuel Riding | 08/12/2015

Regulator proposes to allow foreign investors and alternative investment fund managers as eligible investors.

Structural Regulation

SEBI to Set Fund Commission Rules, Discussing Crowdfunding

By Samuel Riding | 08/12/2015

Indian market regulator frustrated by mutual fund association delays; expects to introduce crowdfunding proposals next month.

Market Abuse

Poachers Turned Gamekeepers

By Samuel Riding | 08/12/2015

How algorithmic trading technology is helping regulators spot market malpractice.

Structural Regulation

BOJ Warns on Over-regulation, Says No Need for Negative Rates

By Samuel Riding | 08/12/2015

Japan’s central bank governor calls for close monitoring of impact of overseas regulation including Volcker rule.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Out to Get You

By Peter Guy | 07/12/2015

Regulators now demand personal liability from bank compliance officers. It’s fuelling suspicion and resentment, and major changes to the compliance role.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Extends Minimum Trading Price Deadline

By Samuel Riding | 07/12/2015

SGX gives listed companies a further six months to comply with rule that is forcing consolidation of low-priced shares.

Structural Regulation

PSE Faces Queries on PDS Deal

By Samuel Riding | 07/12/2015

Philippine Stock Exchange working to answer regulator’s questions on takeover of fixed income bourse operator.

Structural Regulation

AIIB Sets Out Investment Priorities

By Samuel Riding | 07/12/2015

China-led investment bank to focus on energy, transportation, rural development, urban development and logistics.

Market Abuse

High Frequency Trading: Lessons for Asia

By Samuel Riding | 03/12/2015

US trader and HFT whistleblower Haim Bodek raises red flags for Asian brokers and regulators.