Capital Adequacy

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.

Structural Regulation

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.

Trading & Investment

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.

Capital Adequacy

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.

Structural Regulation

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.

Resolution & Recovery

Singapore to Shield Senior Bondholders from Bank Failures

06/07/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is proposing to exempt senior bondholders from loss absorption risks in the event of a bank failure.

Anti-Money Laundering

Bangladesh Faces Difficulties Maintaining Banking Relationships

06/07/2015

Banks in developed countries have terminated relationships with banks in Bangladesh, presenting difficulties for international trade and finance.

Data Privacy

RBI to Allow New Type of ‘Account Aggregator’ NBFC

06/07/2015

The Reserve Bank of India said it will allow a new type of non-banking financial company which can act as an account aggregator to enable customers to see all accounts across multiple financial institutions in a common format.

Trading & Investment

China Creates Broker-Led Market Stabilisation Fund

06/07/2015

China’s securities regulator has set up its first-ever market stabilisation fund in a bid to halt the recent stock market plunge.