Structural Regulation

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

    Trading & Investment

    India Allows Foreign Investment In Commodity Derivatives

    By Garima Chitkara | 20/09/2018

    Foreign investors with direct exposure to commodities can trade commodity derivatives in India. BSE and NSE to start offering commodity derivatives from 1 October.

    Structural Regulation

    China Urges Analysts to Avoid “Negative Comments” on Stock Market

    By Garima Chitkara | 20/09/2018

    The CSRC is looking to avoid the spread of negative sentiment among retail investors as the Shanghai Composite Index falls to a three year low amid trade war tensions.

    Trading & Investment

    Malaysia Expands Retail Access to Fixed Income Market

    By Editors | 20/09/2018

    Securities Commission has liberalised its framework for retail investment in bond and sukuk products, effective from 11 October.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Imposes New Caps on Mutual Fund Fees

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2018

    The new caps link total expense ratios to assets under management, in a bid to pass on the benefits of scale to investors and improve transparency in the industry.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    IOSCO Publishes Guidance Addressing Equity Raising Conflicts of Interest

    By Editors | 19/09/2018

    The guidance comprises eight measures to address conflicts of interest and sets standards of conduct for market intermediaries in the equity capital raising process.

    Payments & Settlements

    MAS Simplifies Mobile Payments with Unified Payment QR Code

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2018

    The SGQR combines multiple payment QR codes into a single SGQR label, to be rolled out across Singapore over the next six months.

    Operational Risk

    ASIC Details Areas for Improvements in ASX Governance

    By Editors | 18/09/2018

    The ASX Group has undertaken an extensive work programme aimed at improving technology governance and operational risk management.

    Trading & Investment

    Chinese Brokers Receive Lukewarm Response from Expat Investors

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2018

    Foreign nationals in China can now open trading accounts at local brokerages, but so far brokers and investors appear unenthusiastic, say reports.

    Payments & Settlements

    UnionPay Extends Reach into Hong Kong, Macau, Europe

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/09/2018

    UnionPay launches mobile payments in Hong Kong and Macau, among other tie-ups in Singapore, France and the UK.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan to Launch Exchange Traded Notes in Q2 2019

    By Editors | 17/09/2018

    Brokers issuing ETNs must have a net worth exceeding $325mn and a capital adequacy ratio of at least 250%.

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