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Clearing & Post-Trade
Is Asia Pacific Ready for T+1 Settlement?
By Nellie Dagdag | 15/06/2022
Nellie Dagdag considers the implications of a move to T+1 settlement cycle for equities in Asia Pacific, and the benefits it will bring.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Philippines Launches New Framework for Managing Crises
By Editors | 15/06/2022
The SRCM framework sets out how the FSCC should intervene in the event of a potential systemic risk that could negatively affect the macroeconomy.
Credit Risk
APRA Finalises Framework for Limiting Risky Mortgage Lending
By Editors | 15/06/2022
Lenders must ensure they are operationally ready by September to implement loan limits based on DTI multiples or LTV ratios.
Cryptocurrency
Australia: New Govt to Push Ahead with BNPL, Crypto Regulation
By Editors | 14/06/2022
The government will also continue a consultation process started by Josh Frydenberg on a regulatory framework for the crypto sector.
Anti-Money Laundering
IMF Calls on Philippines to Enhance AML Supervision
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/06/2022
Limited actions to amend bank secrecy laws present risks to the Philippines. Casinos, the gaming industry, and crypto exchanges are flagged as risky.
Capital Adequacy
FSC Korea Outlines Measures to Boost Capital at Insurers
By Editors | 14/06/2022
Insurance companies have been experiencing declining levels of risk-based capital due to rising interest rates and mark-to-market losses on bond holdings.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
China: Banks, Fund Managers Directed to Rein In Executive Pay
By Editors | 14/06/2022
Fund houses are required to defer a portion of executive bonus payments. Senior staff are directed to invest their bonuses in financial products issued by their companies.
Clearing & Post-Trade
HKEX Launches VaR Platform for Clearing Participants
By Editors | 13/06/2022
The new platform introduces margin requirements based on individual stock volatility, instead of a flat margin rate across all securities.
Emerging Prudential Risks
RBNZ to Start Unloading Government Bond Holdings in July
By Editors | 12/06/2022
The RBNZ has accumulated government bonds worth NZD 53 billion through a quantitative easing programme that began in 2020.
Liquidity Risk
Bangladesh Bank Relaxes Capital Requirement for Padma Bank
By Editors | 12/06/2022
The bank will be allowed to hold liquid assets worth 3.25% of deposits, compared to a 13% requirements for other banks.
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