United States

    CFTC Issues Exemption Orders to Japanese, Korean Derivatives Clearing Houses

    By Samuel Riding | 29/10/2015

    Exemptions granted to Japan Securities Clearing Corporation and Korea Exchange due to ‘comparable regulation’ in home countries.

    Basel Committee Not Seeking Further Raises in Bank Capital

    By Editors | 24/10/2015

    Global banking regulators are not looking to raise the level of capital overall in the banking sector as political support for more new rules wanes.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand Consults on Revised Crowdfunding Rules

    By Editors | 14/10/2015

    Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comments on proposed revisions to crowdfunding rules which have been in effect since May 2015.

    Markit Launches KY3P Platform for Third Party Risk Management

    By Editors | 14/10/2015

    Barclays, HSBC and Morgan Stanley partner to design new service.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand Consults on Foreign Investment Products

    By Editors | 07/10/2015

    Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking comment on draft rules for providing investment services in foreign currency denominated products also offered overseas.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand Enhances Financial Reporting Ecosystem

    By Editors | 05/10/2015

    Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has launched an initiative to enhance the sustainability of the financial reporting ecosystem.

    China to Cap Overseas Cash Withdrawals to Curb Outflows

    By Editors | 01/10/2015

    China’s foreign exchange regulator will impose new caps on cash withdrawals from outside the country using UnionPay cards to help combat money laundering and curb capital outflows,

    Regulatory Arbitrage: The Next Big Wave in China

    By Peter Guy | 28/09/2015

    The ability to exploit or position trading positions ahead of regulatory changes will emerge as a source of competitive advantage.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand Boosts Capital Market Access with Innovation

    By Editors | 28/09/2015

    SEC wants to ensure regulatory framework of the Thai capital market does not impede new developments.

    S. Korea Signs MOU with CFTC on Cross-Border Clearing Supervision

    By Editors | 28/09/2015

    Enhances cooperation and information exchange in the supervision of clearing organisations that operate cross-border.

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