Structural Regulation

Trading & Investment

Malaysia Eases Hedging Rules

By Samuel Riding | 22/11/2016

Central bank to reduce red-tape; eyeing onshore USD-MYR and RMB-MYR futures.

Payments & Settlements

PBOC Said to Ban Dual-Network Payment Cards

By Samuel Riding | 22/11/2016

Central bank also said to restrict transactions by foreign bankcard networks without domestic clearing licenses.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia SC Makes Key Appointments

By Samuel Riding | 22/11/2016

Regulator appoints Gumuri Hussain as executive chairman of Audit Oversight Board; Foo Lee Mei as chief regulatory officer.

Trading & Investment

China Opens Interbank Bond Market to 7 US Hedge Funds

By Samuel Riding | 22/11/2016

Bridgewater Associates hedge funds are among 419 new market entrants in October.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Said to Allow Overseas Investment for ‘Angel Funds’

By Samuel Riding | 22/11/2016

Proposal rumoured to be issued this week will also cut minimum investment requirement.

Structural Regulation

India to Develop Sharia Banking Framework

By Samuel Riding | 21/11/2016

Central bank says introduction faces ‘various regulatory and supervisory challenges’.

Resolution & Recovery

FSB Sets Out 2017 Agenda

By Samuel Riding | 18/11/2016

Upcoming reports and consultations cover correspondent banking, conduct and derivatives regulation.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Restricts Offshore Ringgit Trade

By Samuel Riding | 17/11/2016

Central bank seeks commitment from banks not to trade non-deliverable forwards.

AI Risk & Governance

Malaysia Eyes Digital Markets, Regulatory Framework

By Samuel Riding | 15/11/2016

Securities regulator discusses robo-advice mechanism, central information repository and blockchain deployment.