United States

Trading & Investment

Regulatory Arbitrage: The Next Big Wave in China

By Peter Guy | 28/09/2015

The ability to exploit or position trading positions ahead of regulatory changes will emerge as a source of competitive advantage.

Trading & Investment

Thailand Boosts Capital Market Access with Innovation

By Editors | 28/09/2015

SEC wants to ensure regulatory framework of the Thai capital market does not impede new developments.

Clearing & Post-Trade

S. Korea Signs MOU with CFTC on Cross-Border Clearing Supervision

By Editors | 28/09/2015

Enhances cooperation and information exchange in the supervision of clearing organisations that operate cross-border.

Structural Regulation

Thailand Consults on New Underwriting Rules

By Editors | 26/09/2015

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comments on draft amendments to underwriting rules, which seek to promote flexibility and prevent conflicts of interest.

Alternative Markets

Thai Asset Managers to Offer Hedge Funds Next Year

By Editors | 24/09/2015

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is drafting rules to allow Thai asset management companies to offer hedge funds locally.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Japan Clearing Corp Seeks CFTC Clearing Exemption

By Editors | 23/09/2015

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is seeking public comment on a petition by Japan Securities Clearing Corporation for exemption from registration as a derivatives clearing organisation.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Regulatory Crackdown on Moody’s Discourages Tough Analysis on China Companies

By Peter Guy | 21/09/2015

Hong Kong’s securities regulator takes an ominous and non-transparent move that will affect how analysts scrutinise local and mainland enterprises.

Market Data & Technology

ISDA Launches New Initiative for Derivatives Product Identification Standard

By Editors | 20/09/2015

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association has launched a new industry data project aimed at developing an open-source global standard derivatives product identification system.

Capital Adequacy

Indonesia Eases Mark-to-Market Rules on Local Debt

By Editors | 08/09/2015

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority has relaxed mark-to-market rules for debt securities held by insurance companies and pension funds in a bid to boost demand for local debt.