Securities & Trading

Bursa Malaysia Plans Tighter Depository Rules

Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn. Bhd invites comments on a consultation paper seeking feedback on the proposed amendments to the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository to close dormant accounts.

Indonesia to Stimulate Financial Sector in Funding Export-Based Industries

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) said it will strengthen its intermediation function and work toward the stability of the financial services sector in support of export-based industries and other "productive sectors."

CIMB & BPI Capital Issues Bolster Loss-Absorption Buffers in Run-up to Basel III

The expansion plans of Malaysia-based CIMB Group and Philippines-based BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands, rated BBB-), and their transition to Basel III, is driving them to raise capital, says Fitch Ratings.

Meeting the New Regulatory Challenges – Faster and Deeper Regulatory Reporting Requirements

Regulation Asia spoke with James Stewart, the General Manager for Asia-Pacific Compliance at Wolters Kluwer Financial, to find out how banks can make changes more effectively in order to meet the new requirements.

Volcker Rule to Put Asian Liquidity to the Test

Changes made by US regulators to the Volcker rule in December could constrain liquidity in Asia’s immature capital markets and put Wall Street firms at a disadvantage to local competitors.

Bank Negara Malaysia to Issue Consultation Paper on Retail Lending Rates

Bank Negara Malaysia consults the financial industry on a new reference rate framework to replace the base lending rate quoted by financial institutions in the pricing of retail loans.

Japan and Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation

Japan and Mongolia exchange letters with aim of sharing expertise and experience.

Indonesia Transfers Banking Regulatory Duties to OJK

Bank Indonesia (BI) transfers banking regulatory and supervisory functions to Financial Service Authority (OJK).

CFTC Approves Substituted Compliance for Asian Jurisdictions

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved substituted compliance for six jurisdictions including Australia, Hong Kong and Japan.

Philippines Strengthens Capital Structure of Foreign Banks