Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Singapore Issues New Audit Measures

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

Accounting regulator says approach aims to improve investor confidence.

Market Abuse

Chinese Affiliate of Dutch HFT Firm in CSRC Probe

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

IMC says it is cooperating with regulator on inquiry into Shanghai-based operation.

Structural Regulation

PBOC Financial Stability Head Moves to CSRC

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

Sources say Xuan Changneng’s role is to assist securities regulator’s chairman.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong Grants 1st Stored Value Licences

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

Five firms issued with licences under Ordinance introduced in November 2015.

Trading & Investment

Japan Eyes Margin Trading Liberalisation

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

FSA could end ‘off-exchange’ ban, allow trading at night and on public holidays.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Five India Brokers Sued for Mis-selling

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

Civil cases follow Enforcement Directorate, SEBI investigations into alleged $836mn scam.

Structural Regulation

SGX and Baltic Exchange Agree Acquisition Terms

By Samuel Riding | 25/08/2016

SGX (Singapore Exchange Limited and Baltic Exchange (The Baltic Exchange Limited) agreed on the terms for a recommended offer by […]

Market Risk

Asia’s Margining Deferments Test Global Regulatory Coordination

By Samuel Riding | 25/08/2016

Australia, HK and Singapore delays could spark regulatory arbitrage.

Trading & Investment

PSX Eyes International Investment

By Samuel Riding | 25/08/2016

Managing director says exchange aims to introduce derivatives, improve technology and sell overseas.