Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

HK SFC Bans Ex HSBC Broker

By Samuel Riding | 03/01/2017

Investigation finds Lam Yuk Wai performed unauthorised transactions and deceived clients.

Market Infrastructure

China to Ease Foreign Investment Limits

By Samuel Riding | 03/01/2017

Restrictions expected to be lifted in banking, credit rating services and securities.

AML / KYC

Pakistan to Enhance Enforcement in 2017

By Samuel Riding | 03/01/2017

SECP chairman says to also prioritise ease of doing business and regulatory framework development.

Market Infrastructure

Korea Targets Development of Major Investment Banks

By Samuel Riding | 03/01/2017

New rules allowing brokerages to expand services to be introduced in 2H17.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Commissions Further HFT Study

By Samuel Riding | 03/01/2017

Securities regulator will issue another discussion paper once study is completed.

Market Infrastructure

Taiwan Finalising Fintech ‘Sandbox’ Rules

By Samuel Riding | 23/12/2016

Regulators will be able to stop trials if they endanger the financial market or consumers.

Capital / Liquidity

StanChart Exits Thailand Retail Banking

By Samuel Riding | 23/12/2016

Bank will continue to offer corporate and commercial banking business.

Market Infrastructure

Chinese-led Group Wins Bid for Pakistan Exchange

By Samuel Riding | 23/12/2016

Consortium including Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges pays $85mn for 40% stake in PSX.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines to Offer Temporary Relief from Capital Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 23/12/2016

Central bank proposes regulatory incentives to encourage consolidation in banking sector.