MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

S.Korea to Launch Robo-Advice Test-bed

By Samuel Riding | 31/08/2016

Market has raised concerns over robo-adviser’s performance.

Market Infrastructure

Update: Shenzhen-HK Stock Connect Now Set for November

By Samuel Riding | 31/08/2016

Shenzhen exchange sets early November deadline for securities companies to complete preparation.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS Report Reveals Basel III Challenges

By Samuel Riding | 30/08/2016

Reports on Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, China and Australia due over next 12 months.

Market Infrastructure

RBI to Draft Guidelines for ‘Niche’ Banking

By Samuel Riding | 30/08/2016

India’s central bank aims to move away from universal bank model; boost financial inclusion.

Capital / Liquidity

Half of FSB Members Have Not Set VM Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 29/08/2016

Financial Stability Board calls for urgent steps to be taken to implement reforms.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Issues Directions for NBFC

By Samuel Riding | 28/08/2016

‘Master Directions’ include rules on NBFC accepting client deposits and standalone primary dealers.

Market Infrastructure

Thailand to Enhance Securities Account Custody Rules

By Samuel Riding | 28/08/2016

Revisions would allow intermediaries to place client assets in more product types.

Capital / Liquidity

Foreign Portfolio Investment in Vietnam Hits Record High

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

Stock exchange market cap of $71.3bn represents 38% of GDP, a 6-year high.

AML / KYC

India, Abu Dhabi Regulators Ink Cooperation Pact

By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016

SEBI has already signed 22 MoUs with other regulators; sent 44 assistance request to other jurisdictions in 2015/16.