Structural Regulation

    Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SFC Fines HSBC over Inaccurate Licence Application

    By Editors | 20/12/2013

    The Hong Kong securities regulator on Thursday fined an arm of HSBC $5M HKD (US$640,000) for providing inaccurate information during […]

    Structural Regulation

    SFC Issues Second Quarter Report

    By Editors | 13/12/2013

    The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued its quarterly report for the period July to September 2013.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SFC Increases Oversight of Listed Companies

    By Editors | 12/12/2013

    The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will take a broader and more proactive approach in overseeing corporate conduct of listed […]

    Structural Regulation

    Deutsche Bank Official: Regulation to Dominate Banking

    By Editors | 11/12/2013

    Regulation will dominate the banking industry for the next year and beyond, according to Dr Paul M Achleitner, Chairman of […]

    Structural Regulation

    US Regulators Issue Final Rules Implementing Volcker Rule

    By Editors | 11/12/2013

    Five federal agencies have issued final rules developed jointly to implement section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Volcker Rule”).

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    MAS Consultation Paper on Related Party Transaction Requirements for Banks

    By Editors | 06/12/2013

    This consultation paper sets out proposed changes to MAS’ requirements on banks’ transactions with their related parties (“RPTs”), which are […]

    Structural Regulation

    HKEx and SGX Establish Framework for Cooperation on Regulatory Reforms

    By Editors | 04/12/2013

    HKEx and SGX have agreed to work closer on extraterritorial market infrastructure regulation impacting the Asian region.

    Structural Regulation

    CSRC to Remove Halt on IPOs

    By Editors | 02/12/2013

    The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) is set to reform the platform for Initial Public Offerings (IPO). The CSRC said […]

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SEBI Consultation Paper on Regulation of Analysts

    By Editors | 02/12/2013

    The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a consultation paper to address a proposed regulation of research analysts.

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    NZ Regulator Announces New CEO

    By Editors | 28/11/2013

    The New Zealand regulator, the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has appointed Rob Everett as its new Chief Executive, effective 3 […]

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