Markets & Infrastructure

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    IOSCO Releases Update on Clearing Report for OTC Derivatives

    By Editors | 29/10/2014

    The International Organization of Securities Commissions has released an update on a report that provides regulators and market participants with consolidated information on the clearing requirements of different jurisdictions.

    Structural Regulation

    Harmonising Regulatory Conflict

    By Editors | 29/10/2014

    ISDA 2014 Annual Asia Pacific Conference Part Two: Participants try to standardise derivative trading rules

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Derivatives Reform Stirs Controversy

    By Editors | 29/10/2014

    ISDA 2014 Annual Asia Pacific Conference Part One: Revealing the reform process

    Payments & Settlements

    Hong Kong, France to Cooperate in Offshore Renminbi Trade

    By Editors | 29/10/2014

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Banque de France have signed an agreement to cooperate in enhancing the offshore renminbi business between the two jurisdictions.

    Payments & Settlements

    China Allows Direct Trading of Renminbi, Singapore Dollar

    By Editors | 28/10/2014

    China has allowed the direct trade between its currency and the Singapore dollar, helping to boost business ties between the two economies.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEx Says No Firm Schedule for Shanghai-HK Stock Connect

    By Editors | 25/10/2014

    The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing said there is no firm date for the launch of the much-awaited cross-border stock trading scheme between the Hong Kong and Shanghai bourses.

    Trading & Investment

    India’s SEBI Allows Some Brokers to Take Proprietary Positions in FX Trade

    By Editors | 23/10/2014

    India’s securities regulator said stock brokers that are not with banks can take proprietary positions in currency derivatives as long as they do not exceed 15% of total open interest or not over $50 million.

    Trading & Investment

    Asian Banks, Investors Request Notice on Cross-Border Stock Trade

    By Editors | 23/10/2014

    Regulatory concerns surrounding the Shanghai-Hong Kong stock connect including the issue of tax on share gains have compelled asset managers and banks to ask the city’s regulator for a month’s notice before implementing the cross-border stock scheme.

    Payments & Settlements

    Australia Eyes Real-time Pay Methods

    By Editors | 23/10/2014

    The Reserve Bank of Australia and the banking industry are looking to change the payment methods in the country to deliver real-time, accessible fund transfers to the community.

    Resolution & Recovery

    Why Don’t We Just Ban Financial Volatility?

    By Peter Guy | 23/10/2014

    Another regulatory step forward could actually cause more systemic problems than it seeks to solve.

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