Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    IOSCO Consults on Guidelines over Custody of CIS Assets

    By Editors | 14/10/2014

    The International Organization of Securities Commissions has issued new guidelines regarding custody of collective investment schemes’ (CIS) assets, highlighting issues around the independence of custodians and their role in ensuring the safety of clients’ assets.

    Trading & Investment

    Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect is a Breakthrough for Direct Access to China Stocks

    By Editors | 14/10/2014

    Solutions to meet the challenges and deliver opportunities.

    AI Risk & Governance

    What are the Parallels Between Regulatory Overload and the Role of the Data Scientist?

    By Editors | 13/10/2014

    As compliance deadlines continue to stack up, Dev Bhudia of GoldenSource explains why the data scientist is playing an increasingly vital role in ensuring financial institutions avoid heavy fines.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan to Relax Rules for Securities Firms

    By Editors | 12/10/2014

    Taiwan’s top financial regulator said it will relax rules governing the business scope of Taiwanese securities firms’ offshore securities units (OSU), in a move that could boost its stock market and wealth management sector.

    Resolution & Recovery

    Trying to Stay the Next Derivatives Crisis

    By Peter Guy | 10/10/2014

    New rules and a major change to derivative contracts will surely create unintended outcomes for everyone.

    Structural Regulation

    Singapore Seeks Reforms on REIT Market Rules

    By Editors | 09/10/2014

    The Monetary Authority of Singapore has consulted the industry on a series of reforms to Singapore’s real estate investment trust (REIT) market that relaxes investment rules and imposes measures that safeguard interest of investors.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong Regulator Warns Against Short Position Reporting Lapses

    By Editors | 09/10/2014

    The Securities and Futures Commission has warned against inaccurate reports and late filing on short positions, noting that a contravention of rules without a reasonable excuse may constitute a criminal offence.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Asia-Pacific Firms Unprepared for Europe’s Short Settlement Cycle

    By Editors | 07/10/2014

    Most Asia-Pacific companies which trade securities on European platforms were not prepared for a shorter settlement cycle that took effect in Europe on October 6, a study showed.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEx and Dual Class Shares: Solving the Chinese Puzzle

    By Peter Guy | 07/10/2014

    Reconciling the contradictions and problems of dual class shares for the Hong Kong market will define its future.

    Cybersecurity

    S. Korean Financial Regulator to Relax E-Commerce Rules

    By Editors | 07/10/2014

    South Korean regulators plan to give financial companies more autonomy in their choice of security programs for online payment systems to boost trade over the Internet.

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