APRA Warns Banks of Cloud Computing Risks

08/07/2015

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has highlighted new risks being created as the banking industry makes greater use of cloud computing to cut costs and compete with technology-based rivals.

New Zealand Consults on Risk Indicators for Managed Funds

08/07/2015

New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority has issued a consultation paper on risk indicators and descriptions of managed funds.

India to Fast-Track Foreign Inflows into Alternative Investment Funds

08/07/2015

India is considering changes to its foreign exchange regulations to attract greater foreign capital inflows to Alternative Investment Funds.

India Shortens Evening Session for Agricultural Commodities

08/07/2015

India’s Forward Markets Commission has shortened the evening session for agricultural commodities by two hours and delisted four contracts.

Aussie Banks Sell Stakes in Other Banks to Boost Capital

07/07/2015

Australian banks are actively looking to offload their equity stakes in foreign banks in anticipation of higher mortgage risk weightings being announced later this month.

Singapore Strengthens REITs Market

07/07/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has refined its proposals to strengthen the real estate investment trust market by imposing measures that relax investment rules and safeguard investors’ interests.

Singapore Regulator Cautions against Trading in Exchange Operator SGX

06/07/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has warned investors to “trade with caution” on shares of the exchange operator SGX.

Japan Banks Urged to Reduce Cross-Shareholdings

06/07/2015

Japan’s Financial Services Agency is urging the country’s biggest banks to reduce their cross-shareholdings in client companies.

New Outsourcing Policy Planned for India’s Key Market Entities

06/07/2015

SEBI will soon issue a new set of guidelines to govern outsourcing by stock exchanges and other key entities.