Structural Regulation

Cloud & Infrastructure

The Use of Regulatory Sandboxes in Europe and Asia

By Claus Christensen | 06/09/2018

Asia presents a unique mix of technological advancements and interconnected economic and regulatory systems, which makes it the perfect environment for rapid business growth for fintech/regtech companies with ambitious goals.

Structural Regulation

FundForum: Nurturing Growth in Hong Kong’s Asset Management Sector – SFC

By Manesh Samtani | 06/09/2018

The SFC’s Alexandra Yeong says Hong Kong has made great strides towards becoming a global centre for asset management.

Market Data & Technology

ISIN-to-LEI Mapping Initiative Set to Improve Transparency

By Editors | 05/09/2018

New global initiative announced by ANNA and GLEIF will map ISINs to their corresponding LEIs, effectively linking the issuer and issuance of securities.

Structural Regulation

Regulatory Coordination Needed to Reduce Inefficiencies in APAC – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2018

With regulation continuing to play a prominent role in Asia over the next five years, China’s Belt and Road initiative is likely to drive increased coordination between the region’s regulators, says a new report from Broadridge and Kapronasia.

Payments & Settlements

India Launches Payments Bank Using Postal Network

By Editors | 04/09/2018

On 1 September, India’s postal services launched a payments bank to offer basic banking and remittance services, starting from 650 post offices with an aim to expanding to its network of 155,000 post offices by 31 December.

Structural Regulation

HKMA Receives 29 Bids for First Round of Virtual Bank Licences

By Garima Chitkara | 03/09/2018

Standard Chartered, WeLab, Zhong An Bank and HKT among several banking, technology and telecom firms applying for virtual banking licenses.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China, Japan Agree To Enhance Financial, Regulatory Cooperation

By Garima Chitkara | 03/09/2018

Central bank and finance ministry officials from China and Japan have agreed to increase dialogue and cooperation on financial supervisory and stability efforts, while opening up financial markets to each other.

Clearing & Post-Trade

First Commodity Derivatives Clearing House Starts Operations in India

By Editors | 03/09/2018

First commodity derivatives clearing house in India, MCX Clearing Corporation, begins operations from 3 September 2018.garima

Trading & Investment

China Issues Draft Rules on Shanghai-London Depository Receipts

By Manesh Samtani | 03/09/2018

CSRC solicits public comments on rules for SSE- and LSE-listed firms issuing depository receipts in each other’s markets through Shanghai-London Stock Connect, set to launch later this year.