Market Infrastructure

Transitioning Away from IBORs: The View from Asia

30/10/2019

Asian banks have a large and complex operational task ahead of them as they prepare for a post-LIBOR world after 2021, say KPMG’s Marie Gervacio and Luke Gower.

Fintech / Regtech

Beyond Data Governance: Developing a Data Culture in Asia’s FIs

17/10/2019

To create a truly competitive advantage and achieve their commercial goals, Asia’s financial institutions need to integrate strong data culture into their data governance approaches.

Fintech / Regtech

From Data Governance to Data Culture: BCBS 239 and Beyond

10/10/2019

Asian firms need to look beyond regulatory compliance with respect to data to ensure the most effective use of their data resources.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Banks Well-Equipped Against Fintech Threat: Moody’s

20/06/2019

Singapore’s three largest banks are well placed to ward off threats to their market share by fintech firms, even as friendly regulatory policies encourage greater growth in the sector.

Capital / Liquidity

UPDATED – RBI Issues New Framework for Stressed Asset Resolution

10/06/2019

The new norms replace the February 2018 rules on the resolution of stressed assets that were struck down by the Supreme Court earlier this year.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Proposes Increased Scope for Accountability, Conduct Guidelines

07/06/2019

MAS proposes to apply its 2018 accountability and conduct guidelines to a wider range of financial institutions, including fund managers, trade repositories and benchmark administrators.

Market Infrastructure

Finance Should be a Force for Good: MAS

05/06/2019

Financial institutions need to build trust, inclusivity and sustainability in order to be a force for good, MAS managing director Ravi Menon said in a speech on Monday.

Enforcement

SGX RegCo Eyes Greater Enforcement, Whistleblower Protection

04/06/2019

Senior officials at an SGX RegCo symposium said the regulator will take a more active role in protecting investor interests through greater enforcement action and whistleblower protection.

Market Infrastructure

SFC Warns Credit Rating Agencies of Model Risk

30/05/2019

The SFC highlighted insufficient validation of credit rating models, inconsistencies between models and methodology, and inadequate validation of third-party models.