Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Allows All-digital Fee Payments

By Samuel Riding | 09/03/2017

Indian securities regulator also amends charges on derivatives transactions.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore, Abu Dhabi Sign Fintech Regulation Agreement

By Samuel Riding | 09/03/2017

Jurisdictions establish strategic framework for assisting start-up applications, authorisation.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Issues 2H16 Enforcement Report

By Samuel Riding | 08/03/2017

Regulator cites tackling ‘ailing confidence in market based system’ as a priority.

Market Infrastructure

Top PBOC Official Flags Bitcoin Risks

By Samuel Riding | 07/03/2017

Zhou Xuedong moots negative list for exchanges; cites fund security, money laundering risks.

AML / KYC

Incoming CBRC Chief Eyes ‘Common Regulatory Approach’

By Samuel Riding | 06/03/2017

Guo Shuqing acknowledges confusion created by variety of different laws and regulations.

AML / KYC

FSB to Develop Reform Impact Assessment

By Samuel Riding | 02/03/2017

Framework due to be published before July’s G20 Summit.

Capital / Liquidity

BSP Considering License Applications of 6 Foreign Banks

By Samuel Riding | 02/03/2017

14 foreign institutions have set up operations in the country since liberalisation in 2014.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Chief Appointed to Chair FSB Cooperation Committee

By Samuel Riding | 02/03/2017

MAS managing director Ravi Menon ends two-year term as chair of committee on implementation.

Market Infrastructure

New SEBI Chief Takes Office

By Samuel Riding | 02/03/2017

Ajay Tiyagi to work on commodity market integration, HFT, REITs and municipal bonds.