Securities / Derivatives

AML / KYC

PBOC Hones in on Bitcoin Risks

By Samuel Riding | 09/01/2017

Central bank reminds institutions bitcoin is not legal tender.

Market Infrastructure

Cambodia Exchange Adds Block Trades Platform

By Samuel Riding | 06/01/2017

Mechanism said to allow larger trading volumes and reduce price volatility.

Securities / Derivatives

Pakistan Regulator Flags Illegal Broker Financing

By Samuel Riding | 04/01/2017

Enforcement division finds illegal in-house financing, non-collection of margin.

Securities / Derivatives

India Ends Singapore CG Tax Loophole

By Samuel Riding | 04/01/2017

Investors from city-state will pay preferential rate for two years.

Market Infrastructure

Taiwan Moots Day Trading Tax Cut

By Samuel Riding | 04/01/2017

Move expected to boost market turnover by up to 20%, regulator says.

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.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Introduce Derivatives VCM on 16 January

By Samuel Riding | 03/01/2017

Volatility control mechanism was originally to be introduced on 14 November 2017.

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

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.