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Securities / Derivatives
SFC Fines Yuanta Securities’ HK Unit for Disclosure Failings
By Samuel Riding | 29/02/2016
Securities regulator says firm hid bond deal execution prices and financial gains.
Market Infrastructure
IOSCO Issues 2nd IBOR Review
By Samuel Riding | 29/02/2016
Study finds most recommendations on governance, transparency and accountability have been implemented.
Market Infrastructure
APRA Consults on Non-centrally Cleared Derivative Margins, Risk Mitigation
By Samuel Riding | 26/02/2016
Regulator expects only a small number of institutions to exceed proposed minimum qualifying levels.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong Expands Short Position Reporting Rules
By Samuel Riding | 25/02/2016
SFC expands position reporting to all securities that can be shorted; sets collective investment scheme threshold at HKD30 million.
Market Infrastructure
ASEAN Cross-border Trading Link Holds Little Appeal
By Samuel Riding | 25/02/2016
Indonesian regulator says Jakarta exchange won’t join yet due to low volumes, lack of post trade linkage.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan to Switch Bitcoin Status from Commodity to Currency
By Samuel Riding | 24/02/2016
Change will allow Bitcoin as a form of payment, exchange for legal tender.
Market Infrastructure
IOSCO to Set up Regional Hub in Malaysia
By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2016
Organisation confirms decision, plans for China’s G20 presidency at two-day meeting.
Market Infrastructure
High Level of Compliance with New Philippines Securities Rules
By Samuel Riding | 21/02/2016
Regulator says 88 of 133 firms meet new regulations despite objections from brokers and dealers association.
Market Infrastructure
SGX Consults on Futures Trading, Derivatives Clearing Rules
By Samuel Riding | 19/02/2016
Singapore exchange asks for feedback on plans for new derivatives trading and clearing system.
Market Infrastructure
Vietnam to Launch Debt Trading Floors
By Samuel Riding | 18/02/2016
Central bank aims for debt trading to resolve non-performing loan issues.
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