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Market Infrastructure

Talking Derivatives Trade Reporting with DTCC’s Oliver Williams

By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2018

Enhancements to DTCC’s Global Trade Repository service in Singapore will support the MAS’s next phase of derivatives trade reporting requirements, as well as improve usability and reduce complexity for users.

Capital / Liquidity

Moody’s Assigns Stable Outlook To Thai Banks

By Garima Chitkara | 06/08/2018

The Thai banking industry will see improved operating environment given robust economic growth along with strong capitalisation and government support, according to an assessment by Moody’s.

Securities / Derivatives

SFTR to Require Five Times More Reports Than Trades – DTCC

By Manesh Samtani | 26/07/2018

New paper highlights the impact of incoming securities finance trade reporting obligations on the industry including collateral supply, liquidity and operations.

Capital / Liquidity

Sri Lanka Macroprudential Indicators Negative for Banks – Fitch

By Garima Chitkara | 18/07/2018

Sri Lanka’s “weak economic environment” and regulatory reforms may impact banks’ operating environment and credit profiles, says ratings agency Fitch.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippine NSFR Rules May Raise Funding Costs For Banks – Fitch

By Garima Chitkara | 12/07/2018

In a report by Fitch unit BMI Research, large banks in the Philippines may need to increase deposit taking and reduce long-term loans as a result of increased funding costs brought on by the new NSFR framework.

Big Picture

Off-boarding Tail Clients a Short-Sighted Approach – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2018

Report by Quinlan & Associates suggests potential for digital transformation to deliver 10-15% boost in top-line revenues and 30% reduction in operating costs, with tail clients a key opportunity.

Big Picture

China Shadow Bank Risk On The Decline – Moody’s

By Garima Chitkara | 02/07/2018

Chinese banks are returning to conventional lending and away from shadow banking activities according to banking statistics released by Chinese regulators, says Moody’s Investors Services.

Big Picture

Worst-case Cyber Attack Losses Could Cost Banks Half of Profits – IMF

By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2018

Extreme risk scenario threatening financial stability characterised by increases in attack frequency and interdependence, or occurrence of large magnitude events.

Market Infrastructure

Industry-wide Collaboration Needed to Combat Cyber Threat – DTCC

By Manesh Samtani | 14/06/2018

DTCC Chief Security Officer Stephen Scharf says traditional focus on preventative measure at individual firm level are no longer enough; closer collaboration is needed to develop collective response and recovery plans.