MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Capital / Liquidity

CBIRC Pressures Banks to Boost Lending to Private Firms

By Editors | 28/02/2019

State-owned lenders are instructed to increase loans to private firms by 30% this year, end discriminatory lending practices, and reduce their reliance on loan collateral.

Market Infrastructure

Shanghai’s New Technology Board Attracts Fund Manager Interest

By Editors | 28/02/2019

CSRC says at least 9 fund managers are seeking approval to issue equity investment products on the new board, which could be launched within the first half of this year.

AML / KYC

RBI Extends KYC Compliance Deadline for e-Wallet Firms

By Editors | 27/02/2019

Following months of intense lobbying by e-wallet providers, the RBI has extended the deadline for completion of KYC processes by six months.

Capital / Liquidity

More CCP Capital Leads to More Prudent Risk Management – BIS Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 26/02/2019

For-profit CCPs have incentives that are misaligned with financial stability, typically holding less capital and requiring less from clearing members than is optimal, says a BIS working paper.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP Streamlines Licensing Process e-Financial Services Firms

By Editors | 25/02/2019

The move is in line with BSP’s reform agenda to promote digital innovation and increase availability of safer and more efficient channels for financial services.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia to Introduce Technology Risk Policy in June – Report

By Editors | 25/02/2019

BNM plans to introduce its policy on technology risk management in June, providing guidelines for financial institutions to combat the rising incidence of cybercrime.

Market Infrastructure

No-Deal Brexit to Have Little Impact on S. Korea, says FSS

By Editors | 22/02/2019

If the UK crashes out of the EU without an orderly exit deal in place, the damage to South Korea’s economy will be slight, according to the Financial Supervisory Service.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Turns Up the Heat, Announces Consultation on IBOR Transition

By Will Hallatt | 22/02/2019

The outcome of the HKMA and TMA consultation will be a turning point for financial services firms preparing for life after LIBOR, says international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills.

Market Infrastructure

EU, Singapore Agree to Mutually Recognise Derivatives Venues

By Editors | 21/02/2019

Singapore and EU-based firms will be able to trade derivatives on approved platforms based in either jurisdiction following proposed equivalence decisions by both regulators.