Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Internet Finance Guidelines May Favour Traditional Chinese Banks

By Editors | 02/08/2015

China’s move to regulate internet finance, though seen to legitimise a sector that has largely operated in a vacuum, may also reflect the government’s support for traditional banks.

Capital Adequacy

Changes to Securitisation Structures May Hit Smaller Aussie Lenders Harder

By Editors | 01/08/2015

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority may end up shutting smaller lenders out of their main funding source with its toughened stance on securitised loans.

Structural Regulation

IOSCO Publishes Country Review of Pakistan’s Implementation of IOSCO Principles

By Editors | 01/08/2015

The International Organization of Securities Commissions has published a review of Pakistan’s implementation of IOSCO Principles, noting that its regulatory framework has undergone significant improvement in the structure and practice of regulation.

Trading & Investment

Bangladesh to Launch First ETF within One Year

By Editors | 01/08/2015

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission is considering launching an ETF under existing rules for collective investment schemes.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Bangladesh to Establish Clearing Corporation

By Editors | 31/07/2015

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission is drafting rules to establish a Clearing Corporation to perform clearing and settlement activities of the capital market.

Structural Regulation

India Looks to Expedite New Bank Licenses

By Editors | 31/07/2015

The Reserve Bank of India has asked the Income Tax Department to expedite the collection of financial and tax history of almost 50 companies seeking licences to operate small finance and payment banks in India.

Market Data & Technology

Urgency Required to Enact Global Data Standards, says DTCC

By Editors | 30/07/2015

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation has urged legislative and industry action to address three key obstacles it has identified that are hindering achievement of the G20 transparency goals.

Cloud & Infrastructure

MAS to Strengthen Dialogue with Financial Industry

By Editors | 29/07/2015

Creation of the new Financial Centre Advisory Panel aimed at strengthening dialogue and partnership with the financial industry.

Payments & Settlements

Taiwan to Start Issuing Third-Party Payment Licenses in August

By Editors | 29/07/2015

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission plans to start issuing licenses for third-party payment services in August.