Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Appoints New Markets Disciplinary Chairman

02/08/2016

The MDP reviews disciplinary action of market participants for alleged breaching regulator’s integrity rules.

Trading & Investment

Korea Extends Stock Market Trading hours

01/08/2016

Change needed to become competitive in Asian markets

Credit Risk

CBRC Said to Oppose Loan Buffer Proposal

01/08/2016

The move strengthens Chinese regulators stand on curbing risks.

Trading & Investment

UK, China Said to Prepare on Joint Financial Projects

01/08/2016

Agreement between two countries could ease fears in the market after Brexit.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Research Finds Derivatives Central Clearing Unfavourable

01/08/2016

Preliminary research assesses creation of cost incentive in favour of central clearing for bilateral contracts.

Trading & Investment

SFC Assigns New Investment Products Exec. Director

01/08/2016

The appointee will serve as head of investment products for three years.

Capital Adequacy

CBRC Proposing Tighter Rules for WMPs

28/07/2016

The government’s move aims to prevent shadow-financing risks.

KYC & CDD

CSRC to Tighten Brokerage Industry Supervision

28/07/2016

Stronger internal compliance and risk protocols required before year end.

Cloud & Infrastructure

MAS Issues New Risk Management Outsourcing Guidelines

28/07/2016

Conclusions address issues around cloud computing and outsourcing arrangements for FIs.