Markets & Infrastructure

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.

Supervision & Enforcement

India, Abu Dhabi Regulators Ink Cooperation Pact

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

SEBI has already signed 22 MoUs with other regulators; sent 44 assistance request to other jurisdictions in 2015/16.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australian Treasurer Rejects Call for Banking Inquiry

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

Scott Morrison says sector should focus on improving culture to prevent misconduct.