Structural Regulation

Super Funds to Require More Independent Directors

30/06/2015

The Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority will amend its prudential standards to support the effective implementation of government proposals to improve independence of super fund governance.

Credit Risk

Indian Banks Struggling to Restructure Debt

30/06/2015

Indian Banks are having a difficult time restructuring debt in spite of new rules the Reserve Bank of India has put forward to help them.

Capital Adequacy

India Banks Will Need More Capital to Meet Basel III

29/06/2015

The Reserve Bank of India has said that public sector banks are adequately capitalised, but they will need additional funds to comply with international capital adequacy norms in the future.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong OTC Derivatives Reporting Regime to Take Effect July 10

29/06/2015

The HKMA advises all licensed banks to follow its guidance to ensure a smooth transition in the upcoming migration to the new OTC derivatives reporting regime.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Indonesia to Issue New Rules to Manage Risk at Financial Conglomerates

28/06/2015

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority says it is planning to issue rules in September aimed at improving risk management at financial conglomerates.

Liquidity Risk

Scrapping Loan-to-Deposit Cap Could Make China Banks Safer

28/06/2015

China’s proposal to scrap its loan-to-deposit ratio limit, aimed at boosting bank lending, may ultimately make banks safer and help to make stimulus tools more effective.

Alternative Markets

Bangladesh Securities Regulator Unveils Venture Capital Rules

28/06/2015

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission has implemented new rules to govern venture capital firms, introducing a new source of funding for start-ups and small firms.

Structural Regulation

SEBI to Register Commodity Brokers from August

28/06/2015

The Securities and Exchange Board of India may start registrations of commodity brokers in August as it moves closer to its merger with the Forward Markets Commission.

Structural Regulation

SFC Opposes HKEx on Weighted Voting Rights for Hong Kong Stocks

26/06/2015

The Securities and Futures Commission has issued a statement announcing it does not support allowing weighted voting rights structures in companies listed in Hong Kong.