MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Targets 70% Banking Coverage

By Samuel Riding | 07/11/2016

Banking sector charged with expanding network, improving quality and easing access.

Market Infrastructure

China Mulls Access for Wall Street Banks

By Samuel Riding | 06/11/2016

Penetrating the market seen as a tough ask given local banks’ strong relationships.

Market Infrastructure

Top AMCs Subscribe to Singapore Stewardship Principles

By Samuel Riding | 03/11/2016

BlackRock, JP Morgan and Temasek sign up to voluntary initiative to promote good practice.

Market Infrastructure

JGB T+1 Project Enters Final Phase

By Samuel Riding | 03/11/2016

Bank of Japan says move due by 1Q2018 will help reduce settlement risks.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Unveils Stricter Rating Agency Rules

By Samuel Riding | 02/11/2016

Agencies have 60 days to comply with new rules on non-public and publicly issued stocks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tullett to Distribute Digital Currency Trading Index

By Samuel Riding | 31/10/2016

Agreement with Australia’s Brave New Coin allows distribution of information on more than 50 digital currencies.

Market Infrastructure

Pakistan Finalises Exchange Rules

By Samuel Riding | 31/10/2016

New framework aims to ensure transparency, boost investor confidence.

Market Infrastructure

HK SFC Probes UBS on IPO Sponsorships

By Samuel Riding | 31/10/2016

Swiss bank could face fines or temporary suspension of advisory services.

Capital / Liquidity

Asia Regulators Fear ‘Brain Drain’ to Banks

By Samuel Riding | 28/10/2016

BCBS survey details regulatory priorities of 11 Asian jurisdictions.