Markets & Infrastructure

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKEx Plans to Double Clearing Capacity

    By Editors | 02/06/2015

    In response to substantially increased trading volumes, HKEx plans to double its stock clearing system capacity.

    Structural Regulation

    RBI Governor Backs PDMA Proposal

    By Editors | 02/06/2015

    Governor Raghuram Rajan said there was no reason for the RBI to manage public debt and he would be happy if the public debt management function goes to the government.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australia’s Top Regulators Put Banking Culture and Incentives in the Firing Line

    By Editors | 01/06/2015

    APRA chairman said banks must lift their efforts to ensure remuneration plans encourage ethical behaviour.

    Structural Regulation

    Alibaba Affiliated Online Bank to Commence Operations

    By Editors | 01/06/2015

    The CBRC has given the green light for MYbank to start operating in June.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    ASIC Issues Derivative Transaction Rules for Central Clearing of OTC Trade

    By Editors | 29/05/2015

    The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is seeking industry views on new derivative transaction rules to govern the mandatory central clearing of over-the-counter trade from April next year.

    Trading & Investment

    China Expects $2.5 Trillion Silk Road Trade Boosting RMB

    By Editors | 28/05/2015

    China’s New Silk Road project that will link the country to key markets in Asia all the way to Europe is expected to generate $2.5 trillion in trade in 10 years and boost renminbi’s use.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Investment Banks Need Corporate Culture Shift, says ASIC

    By Editors | 28/05/2015

    ASIC has issued reports to the boards of several investment banks on potential deficiencies in their corporate culture.

    Structural Regulation

    New AIFMD Rules Pose a Major Problem for Asian Alternative Funds

    By Peter Guy | 27/05/2015

    Barriers created by extensive regulatory reforms have forced foreign managers to change their EU marketing plans.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia’s Five-Year Plan May Consolidate Islamic Banks

    By Editors | 26/05/2015

    Indonesia is preparing a five-year plan to develop Islamic finance by encouraging the three large state-owned Islamic banks ‎to merge, a move that could spur smaller players to link up in order to remain competitive.

    Trading & Investment

    China Plans to Pilot New Overseas Investment Scheme in Six Cities

    By Editors | 25/05/2015

    China will soon launch a new pilot scheme in six cities allowing individuals to invest directly overseas in property, stocks and bond markets.

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