Structural Regulation

Payments & Settlements

RBI to Support Co-op Banks

By Samuel Riding | 14/04/2016

Financial and technical assistance to support implementation of core banking solutions.

Trading & Investment

NFIs to Lead China Securitisation – Fitch

By Samuel Riding | 14/04/2016

Issuance set for continued expansion, led by non-financial institutions.

Cryptocurrency

Australian Bitcoin Exchanges Face Calls for Greater Scrutiny

By Samuel Riding | 14/04/2016

Calls for tighter rules amid rumoured collapse of Igot bitcoin exchange.

Structural Regulation

ASEAN Regulators Finalise Implementation Plans

By Samuel Riding | 12/04/2016

Capital Markets Forum plans include capacity building, ‘young regulators’ programme.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Australia, Singapore Aim to Lower Fintech Barriers

By Samuel Riding | 12/04/2016

National regulators to discuss agreement to support cross-border operation of fintech start-ups.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Australia Clearing Competition Unlikely to Emerge

By Samuel Riding | 08/04/2016

Nod to opening up cash equities clearing masks real opportunities in last week’s Treasury announcement.

Trading & Investment

NSE Applies for Commodities Futures Approval

By Samuel Riding | 08/04/2016

Indian exchange expects to receive framework from SEBI, follows rival BSE in seeking approval.

Structural Regulation

ISDA Cites Cross-border Conflicts in APAC Derivatives

By Samuel Riding | 07/04/2016

Report says CCP recognition and reporting are major issues.

KYC & CDD

SEBI Takes Call for Unified KYC to Finance Ministry

By Samuel Riding | 06/04/2016

Regulator asks ministry to allow acceptance of bank KYC for fund accounts.