MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

APRA Defines HQLA for Coverage Ratio

By Samuel Riding | 14/07/2016

Regulator says it will continue to develop and vary its definition if warranted.

Market Infrastructure

PBOC Targets Centralised Risk Database

By Samuel Riding | 14/07/2016

Central bank says creating a balance sheet for the entire financial system will improve risk analysis.

AML / KYC

PBOC Tightens Online Payment Regulation

By Samuel Riding | 13/07/2016

User information must now be encrypted and stored in a digital token during online transactions.

Market Infrastructure

Malware Prompts Taiwan Banks to Shut off ATMs

By Samuel Riding | 13/07/2016

Two other lenders follow First Bank in turning off machines after more than USD2mn is stolen.

Market Infrastructure

Trade Associations React to Leverage Ratio Revisions

By Samuel Riding | 12/07/2016

Group including Japan Financial Markets Council publish response to BCBS consultation.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Calls for Enhanced Security After Bank Heist

By Samuel Riding | 11/07/2016

Standard Chartered branch did not have a guard on duty when crime was committed.

Market Infrastructure

BSE Seeks Approval for Commodity Derivatives Platform

By Samuel Riding | 11/07/2016

Exchange has approached securities regulator for approval of GIFT City-based platform.

Market Infrastructure

TWSE Launches Investor Stewardship Principles

By Samuel Riding | 08/07/2016

Guidelines for institutional investors represent shift in focus from regulation, enforcement to market mechanisms.

Market Infrastructure

HK Banks to Step up Failure Planning – Fitch

By Samuel Riding | 08/07/2016

Rating agency notes Hong Kong is one of the few Asian jurisdictions to allow bail in.