Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure

India’s NSE Wins Approval for International Exchange

By Samuel Riding | 12/01/2017

National Stock Exchange says to start international trading by mid-February.

Market Infrastructure

Pakistan to Revamp Trading Rights Rules

By Samuel Riding | 11/01/2017

New regulations include changes in permissible actions against trading rights certificate holders.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Said to Ask NSE Take Remedial Action on HFT

By Samuel Riding | 11/01/2017

Regulator is also considering possibility of individual fault despite forensic audit conclusions.

Market Infrastructure

China Mulls Bitcoin Custody Platform

By Samuel Riding | 11/01/2017

Move aims to enhance security of trading in virtual currency after recent volatility.

Market Infrastructure

S.Korea to Develop ‘Full Scale’ Blockchain Infrastructure

By Samuel Riding | 11/01/2017

Korea Exchange also planning to use blockchain technology in OTC trading.

Market Infrastructure

India Opens 1st International Exchange

By Samuel Riding | 10/01/2017

INX features equity, currency and commodities derivatives; trade starts 16 January.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Allow Securities Firms to Handle FX Products

By Samuel Riding | 10/01/2017

Draft rules aim to boost securities sector amidst low trading volumes, stiff competition.

AML / KYC

Singapore Parliament Considers Extended MAS Powers

By Samuel Riding | 10/01/2017

Changes include refined non-retail investor classification, safeguards unconventional investment products.

Market Infrastructure

Japan FSA to Allow JPX to Use Fintech

By Samuel Riding | 09/01/2017

Move aims to further explore technology applications, enhance trading efficiency.