Capital Adequacy

Full Implementation of Basel III Needed at the National Level

11/02/2019

The current system of national implementation does not favour full implementation of post-crisis regulatory reform, says German central banker Joachim Wuermeling.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Board, Compliance Engagement Lacking in Technology Adoption

07/02/2019

Financial services firms lack engagement from boards and risk and compliance functions, according to a new survey from Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence.

Cybersecurity

Insurance a Critical Part of Cyber Risk Response – MAS

01/02/2019

Only 6% of global cyber insurance premiums come from APAC, said MAS division head Elean Chin at the launch of a new report which reveals the inadequacy of cyber risk preparedness.

Structural Regulation

Regulatory Fragmentation Heightens Derivatives Market Risk – ISDA

31/01/2019

Policymakers should reduce the gap between national regulations and global standards, and adopt a risk-based framework for the recognition of comparable regulatory regimes.

Capital Adequacy

PBOC Perpetual Bond Support Seen as Banking System Bailout

30/01/2019

China’s recent moves to help banks replenish capital through perpetual bond issuances are seen as a bailout of the banking system. But what happens in another crisis?

Capital Adequacy

Negative Income Shock Could Wipe Out RBI Capital Reserves – Study

28/01/2019

The core capital held by the RBI is “too low” and could compromise its ability to manage risks, respond to negative income shocks and maintain operational independence.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Enables Central Clearing for Deliverable FX Forwards, Swaps

25/01/2019

Enabled by Traiana infrastructure, HKEX OTC Clear is offering the first clearing service for deliverable FX forwards and swaps in the USD/CNH and USD/HKD currency pairs.

Custody & Infrastructure

India Banking Tech Institute Publishes Blueprint for Blockchain Adoption

24/01/2019

The Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology explores the benefits of blockchain in India’s banking sector and provides an implementation roadmap.

Capital Adequacy

Basel Regulators Consider 2020 Initial Margin Relief

21/01/2019

Although it is still unclear which of the proposals will be adopted, the industry sees the data as so compelling that regulators will recognise the need for some form of relief.