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Emerging Prudential Risks
China Turns Local Governments into Regulatory Enforcers
23/10/2017
PBOC governor says regulatory agencies not properly coordinated, reiterates concern about bad debt as China transforms into market economy.
AI Risk & Governance
Bank of Japan Investigating Use of Supervisory Technology
23/10/2017
Central bank suggests financial market supervisors use of technology is one of the highest priorities in global regulation.
Trading & Investment
Hong Kong Extends After-hours Index Futures Trading
23/10/2017
From 6 November, trading in mini and full versions of HSI and HSCEI index futures will be extended to 1am Hong Kong time.
Cybersecurity
Taiwan FSC to Establish Platform for Information Security
19/10/2017
Order issued after reports that hackers breached bank’s online transaction system and stole $60mn which was distributed via SWIFT.
Structural Regulation
New Zealand Exempts Personalised Robo-advice from Licensing Regime
19/10/2017
Providers still need to be pre-approved to offer financial advice; new rules formalising licensing of robo-advice per se expected in 2019.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
10,000 Individuals Register Under Hong Kong MIC Regime
19/10/2017
About 40% of individuals to have registered under MIC so far are unlicensed as they are in charge of operations or control functions, SFC says.
Structural Regulation
ASEAN Integration Framework on Course for Completion by 2020
19/10/2017
Banking integration framework will allow cross-border operation by lenders from 10 Southeast Asian nations, BSP official confirms.
Resolution & Recovery
HK Legco to Consider Recovery Planning, Large Exposures Bill
19/10/2017
Banking Ordinance already includes resolution, but not recovery, requirements; HKMA to retain ‘general power’ on exposure limits.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Malaysia to Introduce Bank Employee Screening, Ethics Requirements
16/10/2017
Central bank moves to improve ethics within the industry, will require banks to introduce minimum conduct standards and policy.
Structural Regulation
India Releases Draft Rules for Electronic Trading Platforms
16/10/2017
Move comes as National Stock Exchange bids to end case of alleged unfair access via its co-location facility by offering to pay fine.
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