Market Infrastructure

AML / KYC

RBI Issues Account Aggregator Guidelines

By Samuel Riding | 04/03/2016

Only non-bank finance companies will be able to provide service restricted to ‘regulated’ assets

Market Infrastructure

HKEx Defends Low Entry Level for Listings

By Samuel Riding | 03/03/2016

Chief executive says investors’ ability to exit bad companies more important, warns on shell companies.

Market Infrastructure

IOSCO Eyes Conduct in 2016 Risk Report

By Samuel Riding | 03/03/2016

Report also includes in-depth analysis of bond liquidity, collateral and cyber threats.

Market Infrastructure

Indian Government Confirms Commodity Derivative Plans

By Samuel Riding | 02/03/2016

Finance minister Arun Jaitley says products will help deepen markets.

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Malaysian Banks Increasingly Resilient – Moody’s

By Samuel Riding | 02/03/2016

Rating agency says 2015’s higher capital buffers help ward off rising credit risk.

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SFC Pushes Back ATS Guideline Implementation

By Samuel Riding | 02/03/2016

Hong Kong regulator confirms deferral to coincide with introduction of mandatory OTC clearing.

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SGX Proposes 10% IPO Quota for Retail Investors

By Samuel Riding | 29/02/2016

Singapore exchange doubles proposed minimum requirement from 5% after positive feedback.

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IOSCO Issues 2nd IBOR Review

By Samuel Riding | 29/02/2016

Study finds most recommendations on governance, transparency and accountability have been implemented.

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RBI Eases Debt Restructuring Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 26/02/2016

Central bank gives lenders more time to exit company stakes converted from loans under SDR scheme.