Market Risk

MAS Amends OTC Margining Proposals

06/12/2016

Regulator adjusts margin settlement timeframe, asset requirements in response to feedback.

Payments & Settlements

India Could Allow MF Investment via Digital Wallets

06/12/2016

Digitisation aims to encourage more investors and reduce scheme costs.

Cybersecurity

BOJ Governor Bank Warns of Fintech Challenge

06/12/2016

Haruhiko Kuroda cites issues including ‘obtaining information and maintain stability’.

Resolution & Recovery

FSB RCG Asia Details Workplan, Policy Priorities

06/12/2016

Group met to discuss macroprudential frameworks, fintech, and correspondent banking.

Trading & Investment

Shenzhen-HK Stock Connect Opens

05/12/2016

Accompanying rules aim to curb cross-border illegal activity, market misconduct.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Thailand Bans 11 Kasikornbank Staff in Fraud Case

05/12/2016

Probe finds bank has poor risk and data management, internal controls and compliance systems.

AI Risk & Governance

Malaysia to Utilise Big Data in Market Analytics

05/12/2016

New technology allows processing of data from different sources, said to enhance regulatory effectiveness.

Structural Regulation

SGX Finalises MTP Methodology

05/12/2016

Reviews to be conducted twice a year; companies can apply to exit list in March, September each year.

Market Abuse

Japan to Introduce Corporate Disclosure Rules

04/12/2016

Measures will aim to prevent information leaks; follow censures of Deutsche, Credit Suisse.