Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

CSRC Bans Firm from Issuing New Asset Management Products

By Samuel Riding | 22/05/2017

Sealand Securities also barred from opening new securities accounts, underwriting bonds.

Trading & Investment

Malaysia to Ease ETF Regulations

By Samuel Riding | 19/05/2017

Issuer capital requirement, distribution and permissible products to be expanded.

Structural Regulation

India Transforms Bank Branch Rules

By Samuel Riding | 19/05/2017

Regulation introduces concept of business correspondent-run ‘banking outlet’.

Trading & Investment

HKMA, PBOC Confirm Bond Connect

By Samuel Riding | 17/05/2017

Programme to launch with northbound trading only; rules to mirror those for overseas investors in inter-bank bond market.

Capital Adequacy

Australian Treasury to Give Banks Preview of Levy Legislation

By Samuel Riding | 16/05/2017

Affected lenders will have a chance to comment on the draft legislation, official says.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China’s Absence from FSB Shadow Banking Data

By JP Reimann | 14/05/2017

Domestic authorities’ actions, relative isolation of currency insulate global financial system from China risk.

Structural Regulation

Australia Throws Open Door to Banking Disruptors

By Samuel Riding | 11/05/2017

Capital, shareholding, licensing regulations to be eased, sandbox expanded.

Structural Regulation

S.Korea FSC Could Have Policymaking Powers Removed

By Samuel Riding | 11/05/2017

Incoming President Moon Jae-in has argued FSC should be a regulator only.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Philippines to Tighten Bank Governance Rules

By Samuel Riding | 08/05/2017

Requirements will be similar to those for listed firms, include punishment framework for breaches.