SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

AML / KYC

Japan to Consult on ‘Dynamic Supervision’

By Samuel Riding | 14/04/2016

FSA commissioner says new regulatory approach will provide more comprehensive assessment of bank safety and soundness.

Market Infrastructure

Japan’s FSA to Review HFT

By Samuel Riding | 12/04/2016

Regulator to review impact on market volatility and potential damage to value of listed companies.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Revamp Securities Industry Risk Management Rules

By Samuel Riding | 11/04/2016

Securities industry to see net capital rise by about 20% and doubling of risk-reserve capital under new calculations.

Securities / Derivatives

Margining Requirements to Top APAC Derivatives Agenda – ISDA

By Samuel Riding | 08/04/2016

Association says evidence of regulation’s impact on APAC derivatives liquidity is ‘patchy at best’.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Cites Cross-border Conflicts in APAC Derivatives

By Samuel Riding | 07/04/2016

Report says CCP recognition and reporting are major issues.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Starts Civil Case Against Westpac for BBSW Manipulation

By Samuel Riding | 06/04/2016

Securities regulator instigates case for ‘unconscionable conduct and market manipulation’.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Updates OTC Derivatives Information Repository

By Samuel Riding | 05/04/2016

Information on central clearing requirements covers Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Surveillance Exposes Exchange Abuses

By Samuel Riding | 05/04/2016

More than 1,000 entities to be barred for abusing exchanges to evade taxes, manipulate market.

Market Infrastructure

Thailand SEC Consults on Financial Reporting Rules

By Samuel Riding | 01/04/2016

Consultation covers reporting standards and agricultural derivatives transactions.