MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

CSRC Consolidates Control of Enforcement Bureau

By Samuel Riding | 18/11/2016

Regulator says move is continuation of efforts to enhance coordination and management.

AML / KYC

MAS Issues Regulatory Sandbox Guidelines

By Samuel Riding | 17/11/2016

Regulatory requirements relaxed; Singapore to promote fintech innovations ‘within boundaries’.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Sets Out Fintech Regulation Priorities

By Samuel Riding | 16/11/2016

Managing director discusses ‘activity-based’ payments regime, robo-advice rules, financial cybersecurity unit.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Eyes Digital Markets, Regulatory Framework

By Samuel Riding | 15/11/2016

Securities regulator discusses robo-advice mechanism, central information repository and blockchain deployment.

AML / KYC

Beware Blockchain – HKMA

By Samuel Riding | 14/11/2016

Digital platforms seen as potential channel for illicit financing; could compromise data security.

Market Infrastructure

HK SFC Warns on Stock Connect Risk

By Samuel Riding | 14/11/2016

Regulator calls for system enhancement due to expected increase in trading volume.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Delays Derivatives VCM

By Samuel Riding | 14/11/2016

Regulator cites potential technical issue uncovered during final preparations.

Market Infrastructure

China Bans Futures Broker Margin Financing

By Samuel Riding | 11/11/2016

CSRC calls for tighter monitoring to deflate cool market amid growing volatility.

Market Infrastructure

Korea Reveals New Short-Selling, Disclosure Rules

By Samuel Riding | 11/11/2016

Regulator aims to prevent market volatility and enhance supervision of possible illegal transactions.