Market Infrastructure

Crypto / Digital Assets

China Proposes to Recognise Virtual Assets as Property

By Samuel Riding | 03/07/2016

Proposals would give legal protection to virtual assets including currencies.

Market Infrastructure

Thailand Signs APEC Funds Passport Memo

By Samuel Riding | 03/07/2016

Cross-border mutual fund offerings move a step closer with fourth signatory.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Enacts Resolution Ordinance

By Samuel Riding | 03/07/2016

Financial Institutions Ordinance establishes HKMA and SFC as resolution authorities.

AML / KYC

SAFE Orders Tighter Checks on Outbound Investment

By Samuel Riding | 29/06/2016

Forex regulator denies media reports of changes to individual quotas, rules.

Market Infrastructure

Regulation Chief Appointed Deputy RBI Governor

By Samuel Riding | 29/06/2016

NS Vishwanathan currently responsible for bank and non-bank financial regulation.

AML / KYC

SEBI to Allow Fund Sales on E-commerce Platforms

By Samuel Riding | 28/06/2016

Mutual fund association developing recommendations of panel on digitisation of financial services.

Market Infrastructure

IDX Plans to Boost Market Liquidity

By Samuel Riding | 28/06/2016

Brokers in Indonesia could be encouraged to increase minimum capital in an effort to energise stock market.

Market Infrastructure

Shanghai Banks Finalise Tech Investment Plans

By Samuel Riding | 28/06/2016

Programme allows banks to circumvent restrictions on investment in non-financial companies.

Market Infrastructure

PBOC to Look into Alibaba’s ‘Shadow Banking’

By Samuel Riding | 27/06/2016

Central bank governor says it aims to ensure fair competition in banking industry.