Structural Regulation

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Thailand SEC Weighs in on Shareholder Vote

By Samuel Riding | 09/06/2016

Securities regulator urges shareholders to exercise voting rights.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

China’s ‘Embedded Analysts’ and the Cost of Transparency

By Samuel Riding | 08/06/2016

Companies use analysts, and potentially even auditors and fund managers, to communicate value, CUHK study finds.

Trading & Investment

China Grants 1st RQFII Quota to US

By Editors | 08/06/2016

USD38 billion quota is the second largest after Hong Kong’s.

Cloud & Infrastructure

ASIC Consults on Fintech Sandbox

By Samuel Riding | 08/06/2016

Regulator proposes six-month licensing exemption, modified organisational competence requirements.

Structural Regulation

IOSCO Finalises Framework for Non-GAAP Measures

By Samuel Riding | 08/06/2016

12-point framework says measures should not be used to hide adverse information.

Payments & Settlements

PBOC Opens Bank Card Clearing to Foreign Firms

By Samuel Riding | 08/06/2016

Foreign and local firms can apply to provide domestic services, ending UnionPay monopoly.

Structural Regulation

ADB Advising on Sri Lanka Regulatory Reform

By Samuel Riding | 07/06/2016

Development bank to work with authorities on policy and institutional changes.

Trading & Investment

India to Relax Start-up Listing Rules

By Samuel Riding | 07/06/2016

Institutional Trading Platforms have yet to receive any listing applications.

Payments & Settlements

Japan Eyes Payment System Reform

By Samuel Riding | 07/06/2016

Regulator sets up panel on financial innovation in the payments sector.