Trading & Investment

Trading & Investment

Malaysia Eases Hedging Rules

By Samuel Riding | 22/11/2016

Central bank to reduce red-tape; eyeing onshore USD-MYR and RMB-MYR futures.

Trading & Investment

China Opens Interbank Bond Market to 7 US Hedge Funds

By Samuel Riding | 22/11/2016

Bridgewater Associates hedge funds are among 419 new market entrants in October.

Structural Regulation

India to Develop Sharia Banking Framework

By Samuel Riding | 21/11/2016

Central bank says introduction faces ‘various regulatory and supervisory challenges’.

Market Abuse

CSRC ‘Punishes’ Investor for Illegal Stock Connect Trading

By Samuel Riding | 21/11/2016

Regulator has recently warned of market manipulation; Shenzhen-HK link due to launch this month

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Restricts Offshore Ringgit Trade

By Samuel Riding | 17/11/2016

Central bank seeks commitment from banks not to trade non-deliverable forwards.

Cybersecurity

MAS Sets Out Fintech Regulation Priorities

By Samuel Riding | 16/11/2016

Managing director discusses ‘activity-based’ payments regime, robo-advice rules, financial cybersecurity unit.

Trading & Investment

Philippines Finalises USD Securities Rules

By Samuel Riding | 15/11/2016

Regulator says move aims to increase capital without incurring forex risks.

Structural Regulation

EU Regulatory Confusion Infects Asia

By Peter Guy | 14/11/2016

Uncertainty about fund passporting will have widespread impact on asset managers’ international costs.

Trading & Investment

HK SFC Warns on Stock Connect Risk

By Samuel Riding | 14/11/2016

Regulator calls for system enhancement due to expected increase in trading volume.