New Zealand Central Bank Consults on Efficiency of Regulatory Regime

24/07/2015

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is proposing changes to its regulatory requirements in a bid to improve the efficiency of bank supervision and reduce banks’ costs.

Securities / Derivatives

Nepal Draft Law Over Provincial Regulator Draws Criticism

24/07/2015

Nepal’s new draft law that will put financial institutions under the regulatory jurisdiction of provincial governments is drawing criticism from bankers, regulators and economists, including the central bank itself.

U.S. Orders Major China Bank to Enhance Anti-Money Laundering Controls

23/07/2015

The Federal Reserve Board has announced an enforcement action against one of the biggest banks in China, ordering it to restructure its anti-money laundering compliance program.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Eases Process for Issuance of Debt Securities

22/07/2015

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has announced it will make debt securities offerings more convenient and less time-consuming for issuers, in line with international practices.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnamese Bank Joins SWIFT’s KYC Registry

21/07/2015

SWIFT has announced that Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development has joined the Know Your Customer Registry.

China to Grant Broker Licenses to Banks in Pilot Programme

21/07/2015

China may grant commercial banks stock broker licenses in a pilot programme allowing mainland lenders to conduct mixed business.

SFC Consults on Proposes Changes to Financial Resources Rules

21/07/2015

The Securities and Futures Commission has released a consultation paper on proposed changes to the Securities and Futures (Financial Resources) Rules relating to capital and other prudential requirements for licensed corporations engaged in over-the-counter derivatives activity.

Aussie Banks Required to Hold More Capital against Mortgages

21/07/2015

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has increased the average risk weights for Australian residential mortgage exposures from 16 percent to 25 percent.

China Announces Guidelines for Internet Finance

21/07/2015

China has issued stricter guidelines to regulate Internet finance, calling for enhanced supervision of the sector while also pledging to support its development.