China Systems and Accuity Partner on Trade Finance and Supply Chain Solution

13/10/2015

80% of firms cite compliance and regulatory issues a “chief” obstacle to trade finance.

Basel Committee to Standardise Credit Risk Modelling

12/10/2015

Global banking regulators have decided to allow lenders to keep using credit rating agencies to help them determine how much capital they need to hold to cover credit risks.

China Drafts New Rules to Govern Automated Trading

12/10/2015

China has issued draft regulations governing automated trading on three exchanges which include the adoption of a net daily purchase quota for some securities.

Hong Kong to Establish Resolution Regime This Year

12/10/2015

Majority of respondents supportive of the proposal to establish local resolution regime in line with FSB standards.

Hong Kong to Streamline Fund Authorisation Process

12/10/2015

Intention to promote fund providers’ self-compliance and reduce the overall processing time without compromising investor protection.

CSRC Seeks Stronger Supervision of Client Trading at Brokerages

12/10/2015

The China Securities Regulatory Commission is proposing guidelines for brokerages and wealth management firms to strengthen supervision of clients’ transactions.

MAS Consults on Implementation of Basel Revisions

11/10/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued a consultation paper on proposed amendments to implement revisions to the Basel III Capital Framework.

ASIC Extends Deadline for Phase 3B Reporting Entities

11/10/2015

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has extended the deadline for Phase 3B Reporting Entities to start reporting derivative transactions until December 4, 2015.

Singapore Consults on LCR Disclosure Requirements

11/10/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued a consultation paper on a set of proposed disclosure requirements to complement the Liquidity Coverage Ratio requirement for banks.