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Cloud & Infrastructure
Singapore Allows Banks to Test Fintech Innovation Without Seeking Approval
By Editors | 02/07/2015
The Monetary Authority of Singapore said financial institutions are free to test certain digital innovations without the approval of the regulator, while announcing other initiatives aimed at boosting the fintech sector.
Clearing & Post-Trade
MAS Consults on Proposed Regulations for OTC Derivatives Clearing
By Editors | 02/07/2015
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued a consultation paper on proposed regulations for central clearing of over-the-counter derivative contracts.
Trading & Investment
Two HFTs Win Direct Access to Japan Exchanges
By Samuel Riding | 01/07/2015
Susquehanna and KCG Holdings allowed to make buy and sell orders without using a brokerage.
Trading & Investment
IOSCO Publishes Consultation Paper on Fees and Expenses of Investment Funds
By Editors | 01/07/2015
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published a consultation report proposing an updated set of common international standards of best practice for investment funds.
Structural Regulation
China to Allow More Privately-Owned Banks
By Editors | 30/06/2015
The China Banking Regulatory Commission has issued guidelines for the setting up of more privately-owned banks in the China.
Structural Regulation
India’s Pension Regulator Seeks to Ensure Protection for Subscribers
By Editors | 30/06/2015
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority is collecting information on unregulated pension funds, with the aim of bringing them under regulatory oversight.
Structural Regulation
Super Funds to Require More Independent Directors
By Editors | 30/06/2015
The Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority will amend its prudential standards to support the effective implementation of government proposals to improve independence of super fund governance.
Structural Regulation
Mutual Fund Recognition Reveals Fund Distribution Problems
By Peter Guy | 29/06/2015
Restrictions on the independent operations of Hong Kong asset managers in China may impose sales bottleneck.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong OTC Derivatives Reporting Regime to Take Effect July 10
By Editors | 29/06/2015
The HKMA advises all licensed banks to follow its guidance to ensure a smooth transition in the upcoming migration to the new OTC derivatives reporting regime.
Alternative Markets
Bangladesh Securities Regulator Unveils Venture Capital Rules
By Editors | 28/06/2015
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission has implemented new rules to govern venture capital firms, introducing a new source of funding for start-ups and small firms.
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