Australia’s AMP Bank Halts New Loans for Property Investors

03/08/2015

New applications halted with immediate effect, following a regulatory push to slow down such lending.

SEBI to Penalise Misuse of Algorithmic Trading Technology

02/08/2015

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has warned that it will penalise anyone trying to manipulate the markets with algorithmic trading technology.

‘Significant Progress’ made in Regulation of Derivative Market Intermediaries, says IOSCO

02/08/2015

The International Organization of Securities Commissions has published its findings on the progress jurisdictions have made in adopting legislation, regulation and policies for derivatives market intermediaries.

Commodity Brokers Seek Lower Fees Ahead of SEBI-FMC Merger

02/08/2015

SEBI has proposed treating commodity brokers on par with equity brokers in terms of registration and transaction fees.

Internet Finance Guidelines May Favour Traditional Chinese Banks

02/08/2015

China’s move to regulate internet finance, though seen to legitimise a sector that has largely operated in a vacuum, may also reflect the government’s support for traditional banks.

Changes to Securitisation Structures May Hit Smaller Aussie Lenders Harder

01/08/2015

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority may end up shutting smaller lenders out of their main funding source with its toughened stance on securitised loans.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Publishes Country Review of Pakistan’s Implementation of IOSCO Principles

01/08/2015

The International Organization of Securities Commissions has published a review of Pakistan’s implementation of IOSCO Principles, noting that its regulatory framework has undergone significant improvement in the structure and practice of regulation.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh to Launch First ETF within One Year

01/08/2015

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission is considering launching an ETF under existing rules for collective investment schemes.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh to Establish Clearing Corporation

31/07/2015

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission is drafting rules to establish a Clearing Corporation to perform clearing and settlement activities of the capital market.