Cryptocurrency

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.

Structural Regulation

Pakistan Finalises Exchange Rules

31/10/2016

New framework aims to ensure transparency, boost investor confidence.

Supervision & Enforcement

HK SFC Probes UBS on IPO Sponsorships

31/10/2016

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

Credit Risk

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%.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Asia Regulators Fear ‘Brain Drain’ to Banks

28/10/2016

BCBS survey details regulatory priorities of 11 Asian jurisdictions.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australian Banks Asked to Pay Back $135mn in Fees

28/10/2016

Institutions were collecting fees for advice without giving any advice.

Payments & Settlements

Philippines Tightens Rules on Inactive Deposit Accounts

27/10/2016

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

Cloud & Infrastructure

Australia, Kenya to Exchange Regulatory Information

27/10/2016

Innovation Hub agreement aims to boost capital markets.

Capital Adequacy

China Said to Test Increased WMP Monitoring

27/10/2016

Bank analyst says change might enable regulators to “control the pace of broad-based credit supply”