APRA Seeks Stronger Powers over Superannuation

01/11/2016

Additional powers said to address lapses in governance, risk management, and conflict management.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tullett to Distribute Digital Currency Trading Index

31/10/2016

Agreement with Australia’s Brave New Coin allows distribution of information on more than 50 digital currencies.

Market Infrastructure

Pakistan Finalises Exchange Rules

31/10/2016

New framework aims to ensure transparency, boost investor confidence.

Market Infrastructure

HK SFC Probes UBS on IPO Sponsorships

31/10/2016

Swiss bank could face fines or temporary suspension of advisory services.

Capital / Liquidity

ICBC, CCB Loan-loss Coverage Below Minimum

31/10/2016

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and China Construction Bank have ratios of less than 150%.

Capital / Liquidity

Asia Regulators Fear ‘Brain Drain’ to Banks

28/10/2016

BCBS survey details regulatory priorities of 11 Asian jurisdictions.

Australian Banks Asked to Pay Back $135mn in Fees

28/10/2016

Institutions were collecting fees for advice without giving any advice.

AML / KYC

Philippines Tightens Rules on Inactive Deposit Accounts

27/10/2016

Accounts having no transaction within a five-year period are considered dormant

Market Infrastructure

Australia, Kenya to Exchange Regulatory Information

27/10/2016

Innovation Hub agreement aims to boost capital markets.