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Cryptocurrency

Thailand’s Securities Firms Seek to Launch Joint Crypto Exchange

By Emma Zhou | 03/07/2018

Security companies in Thailand are looking to join hands in setting up a crypto exchange, believing customers will prefer trading with known securities businesses.

Data Privacy

Non-EU Markets Regulators Seek Formal GDPR Exemptions – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 28/06/2018

New EU data privacy law could put cross-border investigations in jeopardy, leading non-EU regulators including Japan’s FSA and Hong Kong’s SFC to press for formal clarification on application of cross-border information sharing exemptions.

Capital Adequacy

Deutsche Bank Pressures Tied to Regulatory Woes

By Peter Guy | 28/06/2018

It’s impossible to separate Deutsche Bank’s ongoing regulatory compliance shortcomings from its business exigencies. The recent and unusual censure from the Federal Reserve highlights the bank’s inexorable pressures.

Trading & Investment

Sri Lanka Bourse To Launch New Board for SMEs

By Garima Chitkara | 27/06/2018

The Colombo Stock Exchange and the securities regulator are launching an SME board next week to encourage equity financing by small firms and boost growth and corporate governance in the sector.

Trading & Investment

Philippine Bourse to Introduce Short Selling

By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2018

Only members of PSE index and ETFs are eligible for short selling, up to a maximum of 10% of outstanding shares; naked short selling not permitted.

Cryptocurrency

Cambodia Warns Against Crypto-related Activities Without Licence

By Emma Zhou | 26/06/2018

Statement jointly issued by three government agencies says trading cryptocurrency without a licence is illegal, without defining licensing process or requirements.

Structural Regulation

LEI Transition Period For MiFID II To End In July – ESMA

By Garima Chitkara | 21/06/2018

The six month transition period put in place in December 2017 to allow firms to obtain LEIs to comply with MIFID will end on 2 July 2018, as ESMA rules out any extensions in a new statement.

Structural Regulation

Cambodia Opens Applications for New CIS-Related Licences

By Garima Chitkara | 20/06/2018

Cambodia’s securities regulator has started accepting applications for licences for fund managers, distributors, administrators, trustees, among other CIS-related activities.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Cambodia, Indonesia Signs Derivatives Cooperation Pact

By Garima Chitkara | 20/06/2018

CDX has signed a cooperation agreement with JFX to boost derivatives trading in Cambodia; securities regulator set to issue more derivatives trading licences.