Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

PBOC to Allow FI Bankruptcies

By Samuel Riding | 14/06/2016

Deputy governor says orderly market exits for financial institutions should be encouraged.

Market Infrastructure

FIX Develops MiFID Reporting Protocol

By Samuel Riding | 14/06/2016

Protocol covers transmission of MiFID II transaction reports to approved mechanisms.

AML / KYC

MAS Sets Up Dedicated AML Unit

By Samuel Riding | 14/06/2016

Singapore regulator will also create new enforcement unit, drawing in staff from different divisions.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Finalises Bad-loan Conversion Scheme

By Samuel Riding | 14/06/2016

Indian banks can convert up to half of loans held by corporate borrowers into securities.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia Clamps Down on Illegal Investment Schemes

By Samuel Riding | 13/06/2016

Regulator says 56 businesses have offered illegal investments in commodities, forex and gold.

Market Infrastructure

India to Ease Access for Foreign Fund Managers

By Samuel Riding | 13/06/2016

SEBI will also loosen REIT investment, sponsor, offer size and related-party transaction rules.

Market Infrastructure

CSRC to Further Strengthen Direct Supervision

By Samuel Riding | 13/06/2016

Regulator to continue with strict oversight, strengthen action on restructuring, M&A manipulation.

Market Infrastructure

Sri Lanka to Open up Forex Market

By Samuel Riding | 13/06/2016

Move will end strict capital repatriation requirement in place for six decades.

AML / KYC

Vietnam, S.Korea to Cooperate on Financial Supervision

By Samuel Riding | 13/06/2016

Vietnam’s NFSC and Korea’s FSC will also share data on regulatory activities and financial institutions.