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Capital / Liquidity
RBNZ Bank Capital Proposal Excessive, Expensive, Unnecessary – UBS
21/01/2019
The RBNZ’s endeavours to strengthen the banks could come at a significant cost to the New Zealand economy, UBS has said in a research note.
Securities / Derivatives
Myanmar to Establish Derivatives Market
21/01/2019
A plan to launch a derivatives market in Myanmar is afoot, but an important step is to put in place an appropriate regulatory regime.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Asks Banks to Start Working on FRTB Implementation
21/01/2019
The HKMA circular follows last week’s publication of new minimum capital requirements for market risk by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision.
Capital / Liquidity
Principles on Liquidity Risk Management Remain ‘Fit For Purpose’ – BCBS
18/01/2019
Based on a review initiated in 2017, the Basel Committee says its 2008 Principles for Sound Liquidity Risk Management Supervision remain fit for purpose, while warning of risks ahead.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Issues Consultation on Commodity Index Futures
18/01/2019
SEBI’s proposal seeks to allow SMEs, mutual funds, insurance companies and institutional investors to trade in commodity index futures.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Stock Exchange of Thailand Seeks Digital Asset Licence
18/01/2019
The SET plans to apply for a licence to operate a new digital asset exchange, to be set up in collaboration with its members.
Capital / Liquidity
India Liberalises Framework for Overseas Borrowing
17/01/2019
Eligible domestic borrowers can borrow up to $750mn per year in foreign currency or rupees from any entity in a country which is FATF or IOSCO compliant.
Market Infrastructure
SGX Lowers Messaging Costs for Market Participants
17/01/2019
SGX’s adoption of SWIFT’s CSD Community Offering for financial messaging is expected to reduce messaging costs by 50% for smaller market participants.
Fintech / Regtech
Nine Associations Join Forces to Launch ‘Asia-Pacific FinTech Network’
17/01/2019
Launched at the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong, the new network aims to boost regional collaboration and cross-border innovation.
Fintech / Regtech
S. Korea FSC Announces Fintech Policy Direction for 2019
17/01/2019
More than 200 regulations under review to reduce barriers to fintech investment; Regulatory sandbox set for April launch.
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