Market Infrastructure

    AML / KYC

    US Removes Myanmar Banks from Blacklist

    By Samuel Riding | 18/05/2016

    OFAC also adds two lenders to general license, says ‘most transactions’ involving all Burmese FIs now authorised.

    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.

    AML / KYC

    JP Morgan Restricts SWIFT Access

    By Samuel Riding | 18/05/2016

    Bank takes precaution after security breaches related to Vietnam and Bangladesh banks.

    Market Infrastructure

    ICBC Extends AxiomSL Deployment to CRS, FATCA

    By Samuel Riding | 17/05/2016

    Platform initially deployed in 2013 to Basel and local regulatory requirements.

    Market Infrastructure

    Vietnam’s UPCoM to Allow Margin Trading

    By Samuel Riding | 17/05/2016

    Market operated by Hanoi Stock Exchange to introduce dual share classification.

    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

    FSA Issues Financial Markets Consultation

    By Samuel Riding | 16/05/2016

    Consultation on Japanese markets, exchanges and fintech follows meeting of Financial System Council.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Orders Banks to Clear Lending Barriers

    By Samuel Riding | 16/05/2016

    CBRC concerned about weak lending to the private sector, asks banks to reduce cost of short-term credit.

    Market Infrastructure

    Philippines to Revamp Corporate Governance Code

    By Samuel Riding | 13/05/2016

    World Bank’s investment arm to develop governance code, regulatory framework and train regulators in effort to attract more foreign investment.

    Market Infrastructure

    Alder Appointed Chair of IOSCO Board

    By Samuel Riding | 13/05/2016

    SFC’s chief executive replaces Greg Medcraft.

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