Structural Regulation

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

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Hong Kong SFC Targets ‘Real Time’ Regulation

    By Editors | 14/06/2017

    Hong Kong’s SFC (Securities and Futures Commission) today (14 June) released its 2016/17 annual report, saying it intends to move […]

    Cybersecurity

    More Fintech Regulatory Coordination Needed – ASIFMA

    By Editors | 12/06/2017

    MAS (the Monetary Authority of Singapore) inked an agreement with ASBA (the Association of Supervisors of Banks of the Americas) […]

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    China Regulators Eye Standardisation, Senior Managers Regime

    By Editors | 12/06/2017

    China’s top financial regulators have developed a strategic plan to create a “standardised financial system”, including joint measures on risk […]

    Structural Regulation

    Pakistan Confirms Further Progress on IOSCO Principles

    By Editors | 07/06/2017

    SECP (the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan) sent a report to IOSCO (the International Organization of Securities Commissions) this […]

    Structural Regulation

    Get Ready for Expanded OTC Derivatives Reporting – SFC

    By Editors | 05/06/2017

    The Hong Kong SFC (Securities and Futures Commission) issued a circular telling licensed corporations to ensure their systems are prepared […]

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    China State Council Issues Plans to Combat Financial Risks

    By Editors | 05/06/2017

    China’s cabinet, the State Council, last week announced details of inspections required to be carried out by regional and municipality […]

    Trading & Investment

    MAS Issues Retail Derivative, OTC Licensing Consultations

    By Samuel Riding | 01/06/2017

    Stiffer requirements for retail dealing in unlisted derivatives; licensing exemption for remote clearing members.

    Structural Regulation

    MAS Issues Retail Derivative, OTC Licensing Consultations

    By Editors | 01/06/2017

    MAS (the Monetary Authority of Singapore) issued a consultation paper on the regulatory framework for unlisted derivatives offered to retail […]

    AI Risk & Governance

    Japan FSA Anticipates ‘C2B’ Banking System

    By Samuel Riding | 31/05/2017

    Commissioner Nobuchika Mori suggests fintech will facilitate provision of ‘bespoke products to mass customers’.

    AI Risk & Governance

    ASIC Eyes Regtech Expansion

    By Samuel Riding | 29/05/2017

    Securities watchdog looks to bring more regulation and compliance technology into innovation hub, sandbox.

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