INTERNATIONAL

Exploring a Changing Global Forex Market

By Peter Guy | 31/05/2016

Bloomberg’s forex and commodity e-trading leader shares his thoughts on regulatory and technology trends.

1MDB, BSI and the Tectonic Shift in Swiss Banking

By Peter Guy | 30/05/2016

Beyond recent revelations, new regulations and prosecution powers will reshape an industry’s entire future.

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC Cracks Down on Swaps Offshoring

By Samuel Riding | 27/05/2016

Trades by US banks’ foreign units must adhere to US collateral requirements.

FATCA Still a Taxing Issue for Asian FIs

By Editors | 18/05/2016

Compliance still an issue for Asian financial institutions despite the milestones reached.

Market Infrastructure

Taiwan FSC Proposes Extensive Financial Markets Reform

By Samuel Riding | 18/05/2016

Regulator concludes investors face much higher costs and taxes than in rival markets.

Market Infrastructure

IFSB to Issue Islamic Finance Stress Testing Guidelines

By Samuel Riding | 17/05/2016

Islamic Financial Services Board to provide guidance for regulators and market participants.

Market Infrastructure

Alder Appointed Chair of IOSCO Board

By Samuel Riding | 13/05/2016

SFC’s chief executive replaces Greg Medcraft.

Market Infrastructure

IOSCO to Increase Enforcement Cooperation

By Samuel Riding | 12/05/2016

Regulators agree to exchange of ISP and telephone records, but not the content of communications.

Another Turn of the Screw for Banker Pay

By Peter Guy | 25/04/2016

Banking remuneration takes a turn for the worse as regulators decide to tie it to risk.