Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

China to Expand Financial Market Opening-up

By Samuel Riding | 10/12/2015

State Council announces moves including better capital account convertibility, cross-border lending.

Trading & Investment

Bangladesh Opens Funds Market to Foreign Investors, AIF

By Samuel Riding | 08/12/2015

Regulator proposes to allow foreign investors and alternative investment fund managers as eligible investors.

Structural Regulation

SEBI to Set Fund Commission Rules, Discussing Crowdfunding

By Samuel Riding | 08/12/2015

Indian market regulator frustrated by mutual fund association delays; expects to introduce crowdfunding proposals next month.

Structural Regulation

BOJ Warns on Over-regulation, Says No Need for Negative Rates

By Samuel Riding | 08/12/2015

Japan’s central bank governor calls for close monitoring of impact of overseas regulation including Volcker rule.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Extends Minimum Trading Price Deadline

By Samuel Riding | 07/12/2015

SGX gives listed companies a further six months to comply with rule that is forcing consolidation of low-priced shares.

Structural Regulation

PSE Faces Queries on PDS Deal

By Samuel Riding | 07/12/2015

Philippine Stock Exchange working to answer regulator’s questions on takeover of fixed income bourse operator.

Structural Regulation

AIIB Sets Out Investment Priorities

By Samuel Riding | 07/12/2015

China-led investment bank to focus on energy, transportation, rural development, urban development and logistics.

Market Abuse

Ensuring Fast, Fair Trading in Asia

By Samuel Riding | 03/12/2015

Reflecting on the Asian impact of rising fears, and prosecutions, of spoofing by high-frequency traders.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

BSP Tightens Regulations on Family-owned Banks

By Samuel Riding | 03/12/2015

Philippines central bank says conglomerate and family-owned banks must maintain ‘arm’s length’ principle.