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Cloud & Infrastructure
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.
Trading & Investment
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.
Alternative Markets
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.
Trading & Investment
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.
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.
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