Markets & Infrastructure

    Market Risk

    EFS Reporting for Derivatives to Start in Q3 2020: APRA

    By Editors | 23/11/2019

    APRA has determined that only ANZ, BNP Paribas, Citibank, CBA, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, JP Morgan, Macquarie, MUFG, NAB, Sumitomo Mitsui and Westpac will be required to report under ARS 722.0.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Approves New Rules for Portfolio Managers

    By Editors | 23/11/2019

    Among the rules are a higher net worth requirement for portfolio managers,  a doubling of the minimum investment requirement for PMS funds, and mandatory appointment of a custodian.

    Structural Regulation

    Bursa Malaysia to Restructure, Giving Greater Oversight to CEO

    By Editors | 23/11/2019

    The existing business leadership team will report directly to the CEO following the restructuring. The new structure becomes operational in January.

    Structural Regulation

    ACCC Authorises ABA Changes to Banking Code of Practice

    By Editors | 23/11/2019

    The ACCC’s authorisation was needed because changes to the Code to reflect the royal commission recommendations required competing banks to reach an agreement through the ABA.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ANZ, Westpac Face Class Actions Just Days After NAB Settlement

    By Editors | 22/11/2019

    Law firm Slater and Gordon has launched class actions against ANZ and Westpac over the sale of consumer credit insurance products, on the heels of winning a near A$50m settlement from NAB.

    Structural Regulation

    Japan FSA Reviews Proposal to Reorganise Tokyo Bourse

    By Editors | 22/11/2019

    The proposal would recast the TSE’s existing boards into a “prime” market for blue chips, a “standard” market for mid-tier companies and a “growth” board for startups.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Aussie Banks Adopt Safeguards Against Unfair Debt Collection Practices

    By Editors | 21/11/2019

    The move comes after hundreds of vulnerable debtors who have had their homes put at risk in bankruptcy court this year over relatively small debts.

    Cryptocurrency

    MAS Consults on Regulatory Approach for Crypto Derivatives

    By Garima Chitkara | 21/11/2019

    The MAS has received indications of interest for bitcoin and ether derivatives, regulated under the SFA, to be made available to investors in Singapore.

    Trading & Investment

    FSB Urges ISDA to Embed LIBOR Pre-Cessation Trigger in Definitions

    By Garima Chitkara | 21/11/2019

    The FSB says a pre-cessation trigger should be added alongside a cessation trigger as standard language in definitions for both new and outstanding derivatives contracts.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    CBA’s CommInsure Faces A$1.85mn Penalty for Unsolicited Sales Calls

    By Editors | 21/11/2019

    The penalty will be in addition to the A$12mn CommInsure has said it will pay to 30,000 policyholders to remediate telephone sales conduct issues.

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