Structural Regulation

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

    Structural Regulation

    China Proposes to Ban Backdoor Fund Raisings

    By Samuel Riding | 20/06/2016

    Securities regulator also doubles lock-in period for shareholders in restructured companies.

    Structural Regulation

    SFC, HKEx Issue Consultation on Listing Regulation

    By Samuel Riding | 20/06/2016

    Regulator and stock exchange propose changes to decision-making, governance structure.

    Structural Regulation

    No Super-Regulator Soon, China Think Tank Says

    By Samuel Riding | 17/06/2016

    Influential research center says reform should focus on ‘regulatory philosophy’ over next 2-3 years.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    State Street Fined Over Management of HK Tracker

    By Samuel Riding | 16/06/2016

    Cash balances in related party’s demand deposit accounts earned no interest over 4.5 years.

    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Confirms ASX Meets Regulatory Obligations

    By Samuel Riding | 15/06/2016

    Conclusion based on surveillance assessments and engagement with HK, Singapore regulators.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Eyes Lower Mutual Fund TER Limit

    By Samuel Riding | 15/06/2016

    Regulator could eventually limit total expense ratios to 1.5 percent.

    Capital Adequacy

    Rip it Up and Start Again: The End of Dodd-Frank?

    By Peter Guy | 13/06/2016

    Republican Congressman’s proposal to dismantle post-crisis legislation portends a leap into the unknown.

    Trading & Investment

    India to Ease Access for Foreign Fund Managers

    By Samuel Riding | 13/06/2016

    SEBI will also loosen REIT investment, sponsor, offer size and related-party transaction rules.

    Structural Regulation

    Sri Lanka to Open up Forex Market

    By Samuel Riding | 13/06/2016

    Move will end strict capital repatriation requirement in place for six decades.

    Structural Regulation

    Bursa Malaysia Eases Broker, Clearing Participant Access

    By Samuel Riding | 10/06/2016

    Institutions will be able to start activity with only a notification to their respective markets.

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