Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

Regulatory Rollback? Don’t Bet on It

By Samuel Riding | 14/03/2017

APAC institutions banking on having an easier time in the Trump-Brexit era could be in for a rude awakening.

Trading & Investment

Vietnam Derivatives Market Set for May/June

By Samuel Riding | 13/03/2017

Regulator to also develop covered warrants framework; is lobbying for stock exchange merger.

Structural Regulation

ASEAN Exchanges Eye Regulatory Harmony

By Samuel Riding | 13/03/2017

CEOs also agree to promote cross-exchange listings, mutual recognition of capital market professionals.

Structural Regulation

Philippines to Lift Minimum Public Float Requirement

By Samuel Riding | 13/03/2017

Floor to be increased from 10% to 15% and later to 25%.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Broadridge Acquires Message Automation

By Samuel Riding | 10/03/2017

Acquisition provides post-trade support for MiFID II requirements.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Updated – Japan, UK Regulators Agree Fintech Referrals

By Samuel Riding | 10/03/2017

JFSA also eyes cross-border rule making on blockchain.

Payments & Settlements

SEBI Allows All-digital Fee Payments

By Samuel Riding | 09/03/2017

Indian securities regulator also amends charges on derivatives transactions.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Issues 2H16 Enforcement Report

By Samuel Riding | 08/03/2017

Regulator cites tackling ‘ailing confidence in market based system’ as a priority.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan to Introduce Forex ETFs

By Samuel Riding | 03/03/2017

Securities firm to launch inverse and leveraged products this month.