The new guidelines tweak rules on marking to market to align with international standards, promote transparency and confidence in the markets, and encourage active market trading.
November 16, 2018With the SFC's FMCC compliance deadline about one month away, fund managers need to have key components in place, says Cordium's Derek McGibney.
October 12, 2018Cryptocurrency is fast establishing itself as a mainstream asset class, evident from the emergence of several new crypto hedge funds. However, given the complex regulatory and operational issues involved, it is important for firms to review crypto-related projects carefully and engage with...
August 27, 2018New report by Oliver Wyman says firms should start developing new non-LIBOR products and managing down LIBOR exposures; those that do not act quickly in anticipation of the transition will increase risks and costs.
August 1, 2018Xiaomi, the first applicant for China’s Depository Receipt programme has decided to put its CDR offering on hold until after its Hong Kong IPO later this month.
June 20, 2018Given the 25 May go-live date, financial institutions in Asia need to immediately consider their obligations under GDPR, which will apply to any firm with clients or employees who are EU citizens.
May 22, 2018The ten key points you need to know about the SFC's consultation conclusions on changes to the Fund Manager Code of Conduct, due to be implemented in six months' time.
May 16, 2018Guidance excludes UTI and UPI standards, includes parameters for how data should be reported rather than specific regulatory requirements.
April 12, 2018Guidance on sell-side research could disappoint investment bankers who expected a strong year for new listings.
February 19, 2018US regulator cited concerns around valuation and liquidity, among other issues; but comments made in rejection letter open path to eventual approval.
January 22, 2018