MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

China’s New Loan-Equity Swap Scheme Could Hit RMB1trn

By Samuel Riding | 07/04/2016

New plan follows scheme in 1999-2004 under which RMB405bn of loans were cancelled.

Market Infrastructure

IOSCO Issues Cyber Risk Study

By Samuel Riding | 07/04/2016

Report explores approach to cyber risks of Singapore and Australian regulators.

Market Infrastructure

Graeme Wheeler to Head BIS’s Asian Council

By Samuel Riding | 01/04/2016

New Zealand Reserve Bank Governor replaces Amando Tetangco Jr of BSG.

Market Infrastructure

Tighter Forex Loan Rules Hit Vietnamese Banks

By Samuel Riding | 01/04/2016

Ban on foreign currency loans exchanged into VND for equipment and machinery.

Market Infrastructure

Thailand SEC Consults on Financial Reporting Rules

By Samuel Riding | 01/04/2016

Consultation covers reporting standards and agricultural derivatives transactions.

AML / KYC

Asian Financial Cooperation Association to Launch in July

By Samuel Riding | 31/03/2016

Association to develop standards on financial innovation, financial infrastructure construction and risk management.

Market Infrastructure

APRA Issues Funding Ratio Consultation

By Samuel Riding | 31/03/2016

Australia set to follow Basel timetable and implement Net Stable Funding Ratio by January 2018.

Market Infrastructure

HK Banks ‘Stable’ Despite China Risks – Fitch

By Samuel Riding | 31/03/2016

Rating agency cites continued danger but notes banks’ declining exposure to mainland.

Market Infrastructure

Australia to Liberalise Exchange Ownership Rules

By Samuel Riding | 30/03/2016

Treasury also backs proposal to allow competition in equities clearing.