Operational Risk

Australian Regulator Releases Enhanced Guidance on Risk Management

04/02/2014

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has released a package that harmonises and enhances its current risk management requirements.

Cryptocurrency

Singapore’s First Bitcoin ATM to Arrive in March Amid Regulatory Warning

04/02/2014

Singaporeans will be able to swap their physical dollars for Bitcoins when the first ATM for the virtual currency lands next month.

Trading & Investment

Australian Regulator Examines Risks Posed By Complex Products

03/02/2014

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission released a new report reviewing the risks posed by complex products and how it will work to regulate them.

Trading & Investment

India Allows Increased Foreign Investment in Government Bonds

03/02/2014

India has doubled the sub-limit available to long-term investors of government bonds to $10 billion in a bid to boost overseas capital inflows.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Philippine Govt Establishes Financial Stability Coordination Council

03/02/2014

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, along with other government agencies, has established the nation’s Financial Stability Coordination Council.

Trading & Investment

Hedge Funds in APAC: Legal and Regulatory Treatment

03/02/2014

How regulatory initiatives in Asia-Pacific are affecting the development of different types of fund and hedge fund structures.

Liquidity Risk

Australian Regulator Puts Basel III Liquidity Framework Into Effect

30/01/2014

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a note to authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs) regarding the establishment of a secured committed liquidity facility with the nation’s central bank.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Regulator Issues Circular on Cross-Border Business Activities

29/01/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission reminds licensed corporations to maintain effective policies, procedures and controls to monitor and ensure regulatory compliance in relation to their cross-border business activities.

Structural Regulation

IOSCO Issues Recommendations on Protection of Client Assets

29/01/2014

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has released a final report on client asset protection to guide regulators in the supervision of intermediaries holding client assets.