SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

AML / KYC

FSB RCG Asia Details Workplan, Policy Priorities

By Samuel Riding | 06/12/2016

Group met to discuss macroprudential frameworks, fintech, and correspondent banking.

Market Infrastructure

Shenzhen-HK Stock Connect Opens

By Samuel Riding | 05/12/2016

Accompanying rules aim to curb cross-border illegal activity, market misconduct.

Market Infrastructure

India Revamps Co-Location Facility Rules

By Samuel Riding | 02/12/2016

New rules require one exchange to “allow connectivity” to co-location servers at another.

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Sets Out 2017 Agenda

By Samuel Riding | 01/12/2016

Regulator says to boost cybersecurity, fintech; examine HFT trading regulation.

Market Infrastructure

China Sets up Regional Financial Crime Bureaus

By Samuel Riding | 01/12/2016

Move is a response to stock market ‘irregularities’; teams cover five provincies/cities.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Issues GIFT City Guidelines

By Samuel Riding | 30/11/2016

Exchanges can choose to allow trading in a product for up to 23.5 hours/day.

AML / KYC

Sri Lanka Wins ADB Loan to Help Develop Regulatory Framework

By Samuel Riding | 29/11/2016

Loan will enable implementation of development Capital Market Development Program.

Securities / Derivatives

CBRC to Tighten Derivatives Trading Rules

By Samuel Riding | 29/11/2016

Draft rules include requiring banks to calculate exposed assets; enhance risk management.

Securities / Derivatives

HK Regulators to Brief on OTC Derivatives Reporting

By Samuel Riding | 29/11/2016

Sessions aim to brief firms on their obligations before 1 July 2017 implementation.