MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

Singapore, Switzerland Sign Fintech Cooperation Pact

By Samuel Riding | 13/09/2016

Countries agree to coordinate on regulatory requirements and market for new fintech solutions

Market Infrastructure

CSRC Set to Retain Independence

By Samuel Riding | 13/09/2016

Regulator likely to remain standalone watchdog; CBRC and CIRC could still be merged.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Extends Listing Regulation Consultation

By Samuel Riding | 12/09/2016

Proposal to give SFC more say has prompted claims it will reduce HK’s appeal as an IPO destination.

Market Infrastructure

CFTC Grants Japan Comparability on Un-cleared Swaps

By Samuel Riding | 12/09/2016

US regulator votes 2-to-1 to grant comparability on un-cleared swaps margining, eligible collateral.

Capital / Liquidity

CBRC Asks Banks to Set Up Creditor Committees

By Samuel Riding | 12/09/2016

Committees required to relieve debt burden rather than recall loans, stop lending.

AML / KYC

Ease AML/CTF Regulations for Low-value Transactions: Brookings

By Samuel Riding | 08/09/2016

Influential think-tank suggests some regulations could be eased to support financial inclusion.

Market Infrastructure

China Revises RQFII Rules

By Samuel Riding | 07/09/2016

Quotas to be limited to proportion of asset size; no more than 3 trustees allowed.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Launches Fintech Sandbox

By Samuel Riding | 07/09/2016

Scheme will include arrangements to protect volunteers in financial technology trials.

Market Infrastructure

Update: Indonesia Outlines Fintech Regime

By Samuel Riding | 06/09/2016

Central bank to oversee payments sandbox; OJK to regulate other services.