Structural Regulation

New Zealand Delays Start of New Licensing Regime

27/10/2019

The start date is being delayed to coincide with the date new regulations needed for transitional licensing take effect.

Structural Regulation

BOT Solicits Comments on Draft ‘Thailand FX Code’

27/10/2019

The BOT invites wholesale FX market participants to comment on a draft ‘Thailand FX Code’ by 25 November.

Market Data & Technology

TSE to Explore New Uses for Margin Trading, Short Selling Data

26/10/2019

Data relating to margin transactions and short selling will be made available to testing participants to identify possible new applications of the data.

Operational Risk

HKMA Updates Guidance on E-Banking Risk Management

25/10/2019

The updated supervisory policy manual seeks to strengthen risk management controls in electronic banking channels by providing more principle-based guidance.

Emerging Prudential Risks

APRA Seeks More Funding to Address Capability Review Findings

25/10/2019

In his opening statement to a Senate estimates hearing this week, APRA chairman Wayne Byres said the regulator will need additional resourcing to deliver on its objectives.

Liquidity Risk

BSP Announces New Round of Reserve Requirement Cuts

25/10/2019

The fresh 100bp RRR cut follows a 100bp cut announced last month and a three-step 200bp cut from May to July this year.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Australia Senate Committee Releases Fintech, Regtech Issues Paper

25/10/2019

The issues paper identifies five key factors for the fintech and regtech sectors which the committee will focus its attention on in a year long inquiry.

KYC & CDD

Philippines to Start Issuing New National IDs in April

24/10/2019

The new IDs will make it easier for the unbanked to open accounts and avail of financial financial services, said BSP governor Benjamin Diokno.

Payments & Settlements

Cambodia Announces Soft Launch of New Payment System

24/10/2019

Launched in partnership with 7 financial institutions, the new system will enable real-time interbank transfers, mobile payments, and QR code payments.