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The Ties That Bind: Market Connectivity Continues to Increase Despite Opposing Rhetoric

By Larry Thompson | 30/05/2018

Whether it is geopolitical tensions in North Asia, the UK’s exit from the European Union or new U.S. trade policies, globalisation would appear to many to be in retreat in many regions of the world — but this is not the case in financial markets.

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Talking Crypto Regulation with Ripple’s Sagar Sarbhai

By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2018

Regulation Asia sat down with Sagar Sarbhai, Head of Government and Regulatory Relations for APAC and the Middle East at Ripple, to discuss the company’s business proposition and the regulatory challenges it faces across the region.

Capital / Liquidity

Fitch Downgrades HK Banks due to China Exposure

By Garima Chitkara | 16/05/2018

Fitch Ratings cut its assessment of Hong Kong banks’ operating environment from A+/negative to A/stable because of growing influence of Chinese economy on the industry.

Market Infrastructure

Fintech a Key Enabler for Financial Firms – DTCC

By Manesh Samtani | 07/05/2018

Markets safer and more resilient 10 years post-GFC, but regulatory complexities and rapidly-changing risk landscapes persist as challenges to the industry.

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Moody’s Places HK Banks on Review for Upgrade

By Editors | 01/05/2018

Hong Kong legislation enables authorities to achieve orderly resolution in the event of a bank failure and provides clarity on the effect on depositors and other creditors.

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APAC Firms Failing at Cyber Breach Detection – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 22/04/2018

Asia Pacific firms take over 16 months to detect breaches, compared to over three months globally; over 35 months if breaches detected by external parties.

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Indonesian Banks Receive Moody’s Upgrades

By Editors | 18/04/2018

Last week’s sovereign rating upgrade reflects the Indonesian government’s capacity to provide support in times of stress, particularly for systemically important institutions.

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IMF Chief Offers Regulatory Leadership on Crypto Assets

By JP Reimann | 17/04/2018

IMF can play key role to develop global regulatory approach; Lagarde calls for systemic risk assessment, expresses hope for crypto to improve financial ecosystem.

Capital / Liquidity

Financial System Resilient but Concerns Remain – RBA

By JP Reimann | 17/04/2018

Australia’s Financial Stability Review says risks easing, financial system resilient; but dangers remain on household debt, weak risk control and poor culture at banks.