Cloud & Infrastructure

Leapfrog as a Strategy to Meet Challenges Faced by Financial Institutions Technology in Asia

31/03/2014

How implementing a new generation of technology can address cost savings and meet volume demands whilst satisfying global regulatory regulatory requirements.

Capital Adequacy

The Destabilizing Risks of Globally Coordinated Regulation

28/03/2014

In the aftermath of the financial crisis, we don’t just see new regulation emerging. What we see is a homogeneous regulatory framework emerging.

Capital Adequacy

India’s Central Bank Extends Deadline for Basel III Capital Norms to March 31, 2019

27/03/2014

The Reserve Bank of India has extended the deadline for banks to implement Basel III capital requirements by a year to March 31, 2019.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand Regulator: New Policies Keep Investors Informed on Unsolicited Offers

27/03/2014

The Financial Markets Authority reported that new regulations are assisting investors to make better informed decisions about unsolicited or low ball offers.

Structural Regulation

Management Changes at Monetary Authority of Singapore

27/03/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore announced senior management changes within the organisation.

Emerging Prudential Risks

New Zealand Central Bank Seeks Coordination of Monetary and Macro-Prudential Policies

27/03/2014

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand sees a need to strengthen coordination between monetary and macro-prudential policies.

Structural Regulation

India’s Market Regulator Issues Stricter Disclosure Norms for Mutual Funds

27/03/2014

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has asked mutual fund houses to make monthly disclosures about the assets they manage to boost transparency.

Trading & Investment

Malaysia Urges SMEs to List on Bursa, Offers Incentive for Mergers

25/03/2014

Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI) is committed to enhancing the capacity and competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Indonesian Regulator Vows Stronger Safeguards, Probes into Dubious Investment Products

25/03/2014

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) is looking into the activities of at least 238 companies that are suspected of offering dubious investments from the beginning of 2014.