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Capital / Liquidity
Japan Banks to Gain Easier Access to Capital from Larger Peers
05/11/2019
Under a special measure to be launched in March, a bank’s capital-to-asset ratio will not be reduced when it invests in a struggling peer.
Capital / Liquidity
SEBI Mandates Immediate Disclosure of NPA Divergences
04/11/2019
SEBI has directed listed banks to disclose any divergences in bad loan provisioning immediately, rather than waiting to publish the information in their annual financial statements.
Fintech / Regtech
China Adopts Certification System for Fintech Products
04/11/2019
For certification, fintech products will be subject to testing and inspection for safety, quality assurance and product consistency.
Market Infrastructure
RBI Reorganises Regulation, Supervision Departments
04/11/2019
The RBI has integrated all its supervision functions into a unified ‘Department of Supervision’, and its regulatory functions into a unified ‘Department of Regulation’.
Market Infrastructure
S. Korea Passes Benchmark Legislation, Seeks BMR Equivalence
04/11/2019
The new legislation will strengthen the management and supervision of financial benchmarks and their administrators, the FSC said.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong Enables Govt Bill Payment Via FPS QR Code
04/11/2019
Bills related to tax, government rates and rent, and water will be issued with FPS QR codes moving forward.
Market Infrastructure
Korea Passes Legislation to Enable Asia Region Funds Passport
04/11/2019
The legislative revision to implement the ARFP in Korea will take effect after six months, and will allow Korean funds to be eligible for offer in other member economies.
Capital / Liquidity
PBOC, CBIRC Forced to Reassure Depositors After Bank Run
04/11/2019
Authorities were forced to step in after depositors rushed to withdraw their savings from Yichuan Bank amid rumours that the bank was insolvent and a corruption probe into the bank’s former chairman.
Fintech / Regtech
PBOC Unveils 40 Measures to Develop Shanghai Fintech Sector
04/11/2019
Among the key measures announced by PBOC Shanghai is the possible introduction of a regulatory sandbox, drawing on international practice.
Securities / Derivatives
BSE, NSE Increase Margin Requirements for Certain Stocks
04/11/2019
The higher margins apply to stocks with a higher levels of promoter pledges, market cap, trader concentration and volatility.
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