Prudential Risk

KYC & CDD

DTCC to Launch Client Data, Documentation Hub

By Editors | 01/08/2014

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, the world’s largest post-trade services provider, announced the establishment of the client data and documentation solution Clarient Entity Hub, which is designed to provide increased controls, standardization and transparency in managing client information.

Structural Regulation

China – The New SAFE Regulations: A Sea Change In PRC-Related Financing?

By Editors | 01/08/2014

This article looks at the new SAFE Regulations and examines some of the changes in financing practice that we may expect to see in PRC-related financings.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia’s Proposed Bank Ownership Policy to Impact Malaysian Lenders

By Editors | 23/07/2014

Malaysian ownership of Indonesian banks came under the spotlight following a proposed bill that compels foreign banks to trim their shareholding to 40%.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Plans Tougher Rules for Foreign Banks

By Editors | 15/07/2014

A new draft of Indonesia’s banking bill has revealed that lawmakers plan to restrict the operation of foreign banks, setting a deadline for them to become legal entities in the form of Perseroan Terbatas (PT) and capping the level of foreign ownership.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Australian Government Plans Mandatory Central Clearing of AUD Interest Rate Derivatives

By Editors | 10/07/2014

The Australian government is proposing mandatory central clearing of Australian-denominated interest rate derivatives (IRD).

Emerging Prudential Risks

APRA Releases Discussion Paper on Super Reporting Revisions

By Editors | 07/07/2014

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a discussion paper on proposed revisions to superannuation reporting requirements.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Asian Banks Struggle to Adapt to Global Regulations

By Editors | 02/07/2014

Complicated international standards represent a major challenge to APAC countries.

Emerging Prudential Risks

IOSCO Issues Norms on Market Risk Identification

By Editors | 01/07/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commissions has issued new norms that offer a practical overview of methods and tools securities regulators developed to identify and assess emerging and potential systemic risks.

Liquidity Risk

China Alters Bank Loan-to-Deposit Ratio to Boost Growth

By Editors | 01/07/2014

The China Banking Regulatory Commission has changed its rules for calculating the loan-to-deposit ratios for commercial banks in an attempt to release more cash into the economy.