AML / KYC

Continuous Disclosure Tops ASIC’s Enforcement List

10/08/2016

33 percent of ASIC market integrity enforcements addressed listed firms’ disclosure burden.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Asks RBI, Government to Ease AIF Rules

10/08/2016

Taxation and safe harbour key concerns for SEBI.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Finalises Conglomerate Groups Supervision Framework

10/08/2016

The eight conglomerate groups control approximately 80 percent of APRA-regulated institutions’ assets.

AML / KYC

BSP Imposes $21mn Fine Following AML Failures

08/08/2016

Largest-ever fine imposed after USD 81M Bangladesh Bank heist on RCBC.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Drafts Algo-trading Framework Revision

08/08/2016

Indian regulator suggests mechanisms to limit HFT downside.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA’s Executive Director Retires

08/08/2016

Esmond Lee retires effective 7 August.

Capital / Liquidity

IOSCO Study Refutes Reform Affects Market Decline

08/08/2016

Super-regulator says dealers have changed, denies link with regulation.

China Eyes CDS Market Launch

05/08/2016

Planned rules to offer protection for investors in Chinese bonds.

Securities / Derivatives

SBP Revamps Bank, DFI Regulation

05/08/2016

The central bank frequently reviews and amends its framework to align with international practices.