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Securities / Derivatives
Australia’s Central Bank Governor Sounds Caution on New Threats to Stability
10/06/2014
Global regulators are issuing more than enough regulation to stop a recurrence of a global financial crisis, said Reserve Bank of Australia governor Glenn Stevens, as he cautioned that new potentially damaging threats to global stability could be overlooked.
Securities / Derivatives
China Cuts Reserve Ratio for Small Banks
09/06/2014
China has cut the amount of cash reserves some lenders must hold at the central bank to boost lending to small businesses, in a move to stimulate its slowing economy.
Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia’s New Ruling Likely to Hurt Bancassurance Business, Says Allianz
09/06/2014
Sharia insurer Allianz Life Syariah, part of insurance giant Allianz Indonesia, has warned that a new non-bank financial regulation to be issued by the Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority later this year may hurt the life insurer’s bancassurance business.
Securities / Derivatives
Intraday Liquidity Monitoring: Regulatory Requirement, Risk Management Tool
09/06/2014
As Asia-Pacific markets move to integrate Basel III standards on intraday liquidity monitoring into local requirements, financial institutions are finding it a tool for risk management and mitigation.
Singapore Exchange Proposes New Rules for Secondary Listing
06/06/2014
Singapore Exchange (SGX) is proposing new rules for secondary listings in a bid to attract more companies to list on the exchange.
IOSCO Urges Asset Managers to Rely Less on Credit Rating Agencies
06/06/2014
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is urging regulators to come up with specific policy action that will encourage asset managers to rely less on credit rating agencies (CRA).
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Central Bank Warns of China Risk in Financial Sector
05/06/2014
Taiwan’s central bank warned of rising risk from China amid a slowing economic growth in the mainland which could adversely impact the financial sector.
S. Korea Stresses Role of Central Bank for Sustainable Growth
05/06/2014
South Korea’s top central banker highlighted the increasing role of central banks in achieving sustainable economic growth following the global financial crisis.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippine Central Bank Allows Banks to Set Service Hours
04/06/2014
The Monetary Board is allowing banks to extend operating hours and services even without securing regulatory approval.
China Plans Crude Oil Futures Launch This Year
04/06/2014
China plans to launch its first crude oil futures contract this year as the nation further liberalises its capital markets.
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