Trading & Investment

Custody & Infrastructure

S.Korea to Develop ‘Full Scale’ Blockchain Infrastructure

By Samuel Riding | 11/01/2017

Korea Exchange also planning to use blockchain technology in OTC trading.

Trading & Investment

India Opens 1st International Exchange

By Samuel Riding | 10/01/2017

INX features equity, currency and commodities derivatives; trade starts 16 January.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan to Allow Securities Firms to Handle FX Products

By Samuel Riding | 10/01/2017

Draft rules aim to boost securities sector amidst low trading volumes, stiff competition.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Parliament Considers Extended MAS Powers

By Samuel Riding | 10/01/2017

Changes include refined non-retail investor classification, safeguards unconventional investment products.

AI Risk & Governance

Japan FSA to Allow JPX to Use Fintech

By Samuel Riding | 09/01/2017

Move aims to further explore technology applications, enhance trading efficiency.

Trading & Investment

Cambodia Exchange Adds Block Trades Platform

By Samuel Riding | 06/01/2017

Mechanism said to allow larger trading volumes and reduce price volatility.

Structural Regulation

SEBI to Allow FPIs to Operate in IFSCs

By Samuel Riding | 06/01/2017

FPIs should abide with conditions such as informing custodians of their participation.

Structural Regulation

Fidelity Wins 1st Standalone Fund Management License in China

By Samuel Riding | 05/01/2017

Wholly foreign-owned enterprise is the first to obtain a license to operate independently.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Approves BSE Listing

By Samuel Riding | 04/01/2017

Indian exchange will seek to sell stake of just under 30%; SGX to divest its 4.7% stake.