MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Finalises Conglomerate Groups Supervision Framework

By Editors | 10/08/2016

The eight conglomerate groups control approximately 80 percent of APRA-regulated institutions’ assets.

AML / KYC

BSP Imposes $21mn Fine Following AML Failures

By Editors | 08/08/2016

Largest-ever fine imposed after USD 81M Bangladesh Bank heist on RCBC.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Drafts Algo-trading Framework Revision

By Editors | 08/08/2016

Indian regulator suggests mechanisms to limit HFT downside.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA’s Executive Director Retires

By Editors | 08/08/2016

Esmond Lee retires effective 7 August.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia, Malaysia Approve Equal Banking Access

By Editors | 04/08/2016

Agreement to reduce “inequality of access” in the two markets.

Market Infrastructure

PBOC Approves Clearing House for Third-party Payments

By Editors | 04/08/2016

Regulator aims to standardise standards and risk controls in online payments.

Market Infrastructure

Korean Investment Banks Given Boost in IPO Chase

By Editors | 04/08/2016

FSC’s new regulation will allow Korean brokerages to pursue more IPOs.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Develop Mega-Investment Banks

By Editors | 04/08/2016

New rules favouring large firms encourage should invite mergers.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia Outlines Fintech Regulatory Sandbox

By Editors | 04/08/2016

Central Bank aims to provide regulatory flexibility.