Structural Regulation

Clearing & Post-Trade

ISDA, EU Industry Bodies Warn of ‘Cliff Edge’ Effects ‘No Deal’ Brexit

By Manesh Samtani | 10/10/2018

New paper proposes steps that can be taken now to mitigate potentially systemic consequences of the UK leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement and transition period in place.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong, UK Sign Mutual Recognition of Funds Agreement

By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2018

The agreement allows eligible funds in Hong Kong and the UK to be distributed in each other’s market through a streamlined process.

Trading & Investment

India Proposes New Route for Foreign Investors in Debt Markets

By Garima Chitkara | 08/10/2018

Under the ‘Voluntary Retention Route’, FPIs will be exempt from current caps and concentration limits provided they voluntarily commit to long-term investment in Indian debt.

Trading & Investment

Chi-X Australia Launches Transferable Custody Receipts in Apple Inc

By Manesh Samtani | 08/10/2018

Deutsche-issued TraCRs represent a new mechanism for Australian investors to gain exposure to overseas listed companies, starting with Apple Inc.

Cloud & Infrastructure

ASIC Signs Fintech Cooperation Agreements with US, Luxembourg

By Editors | 05/10/2018

The US and Luxembourg join a string of international jurisdictions that have agreed to cooperate with ASIC in the development of their fintech and regtech sectors.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

S. Korea FSS Plan to Screen Financial Sector Executives Draws Critics

By Editors | 04/10/2018

Under the plan, CEOs and executives would face eligibility requirements on the basis of qualifications, a clean criminal record, and historical work performance.

Trading & Investment

NZX Signs MoU with Shanghai Stock Exchange

By Editors | 04/10/2018

The NZX board is making a conscious effort to move away from a domestic focused strategy and to develop global links, said its chairman James Miller in a letter to shareholders.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong, Singapore Gear Up Reform in Asset Management Sector

By Manesh Samtani | 04/10/2018

Remi Toucheboeuf at BNP Paribas Securities Services sat down with Regulation Asia to talk about new opportunities for fund managers in Hong Kong and Singapore.

Structural Regulation

ASIFMA Handbook Lays Out Reform Steps for China Securitisation Market

By Garima Chitkara | 03/10/2018

Industry body calls for streamlined securitisation framework, permanence of tax exemptions, and relaxation of rules for foreign investment into China’s ABS market.