Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong to Launch E-Alerts for Unauthorised Mortgages

27/10/2016

AIs are expected to participate in the service unless they have ‘equally effective’ arrangements.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI to Revamp Credit Rating Rules

26/10/2016

New regulations aim to minimise conflict of interest, ensure independent rating decisions.

AML / KYC

HK SFC Amends Account Opening Rules

25/10/2016

Regulator says Code of Conduct requirements are at par with international standards, adds some measures.

Capital / Liquidity

India’s Bank Resolution Bill Could Face Hurdles – Fitch

25/10/2016

New draft bill aiming to resolve bank failures challenged on several fronts, rating agency says.

Market Infrastructure

S.Korea to Promote Digital Currency

25/10/2016

Systemic work will be aligned with international trends in US and Japan.

AML / KYC

Pakistan Investigating 444 Individuals in Panama, Bahamas Leaks

24/10/2016

Federal Board of Review asks SBP and SECP for transaction details of local and overseas accounts.

AML / KYC

Philippine Regulator Mulls Interest Rate Cap

24/10/2016

Informal lenders must define “reasonable” interest rates for consumers

Capital / Liquidity

CBRC Asks Lenders to Boost Mortgage Risk Management

24/10/2016

Request comes amid concern about rising debts, potential housing price bubble.

Market Infrastructure

Korea to Support Credit Firms’ Overseas Ambitions

24/10/2016

Move aims to assist credit finance firms to more easily access overseas markets.