Markets & Infrastructure

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Thailand Enhances Financial Reporting Ecosystem

By Editors | 05/10/2015

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has launched an initiative to enhance the sustainability of the financial reporting ecosystem.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Trying to Regulate ‘Black Swan’ Events

By Peter Guy | 05/10/2015

Whether or not they know it authorities have taken on the impossible task of preparing for financial calamity.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong SFC Chairman Carlson Tong Reappointed

By Editors | 05/10/2015

The Securities and Futures Commission has reappointed Carlson Tong as its chairman for a term of three years effective from October 20, 2015.

Structural Regulation

CSRC Considers Lifting IPO Suspension

By Editors | 04/10/2015

The China Securities Regulatory Commission is considering the resumption of initial public offerings, after halting approvals since July amid a domestic stock market meltdown.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand Reports on First Year of New Conduct Regime

By Editors | 04/10/2015

The Financial Markets Authority has issued the first annual report under the new Financial Markets Conduct Act, highlighting progress in delivering a modern and flexible approach to regulating financial services.

Structural Regulation

S. Korea Considers Approvals for Internet-Only Banks

By Editors | 04/10/2015

Three consortiums led by IT firms have applied for preliminary licenses to launch the country’s first Internet-only banks.

Credit Risk

MAS Proposes Margin Requirements for Non-Centrally Cleared OTC Derivatives

By Editors | 03/10/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued a consultation paper proposing to implement margin requirements for non-centrally cleared OTC derivative trades to reduce counterparty credit risks.

Trading & Investment

FX Benchmark Reforms Make Good Progress, says FSB

By Editors | 03/10/2015

The Financial Stability Board has published a progress report on implementation of its September 2014 recommendations for reforms to foreign exchange benchmarks.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI Issues New Rules for Commodity Exchanges

By Editors | 02/10/2015

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has announced a comprehensive risk management framework for national commodity exchanges to bring them on par with the regulations for equity exchanges.