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Liquidity Risk
Australia Bank Funding Costs Set to Increase
19/09/2015
The Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority has said banks will need to fund themselves with more expensive long-term debt over time to reduce risk to the financial system.
Liquidity Risk
SEBI Asks Fund Managers to Explain Corporate Bond Holdings
18/09/2015
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has asked fund managers to explain their rationale for corporate bond investments and closely monitor recently-downgraded companies they hold.
Credit Risk
S. Korea Enhances Lending Rate Comparison for Consumers
17/09/2015
Financial Supervisory Service announces various measures to improve consumers’ ability to compare lending rates posted online by financial institutions.
Cybersecurity
HKMA Issues Guidance on Cybersecurity Risk Mgt
17/09/2015
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a circular to financial institutions highlighting the importance of proper cybersecurity risk management and provide general guidance on the matter.
Trading & Investment
IOSCO Publishes Report on Investment Risk Education Practices
17/09/2015
The Board of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions has published its final report on Sound Practices for Investment Risk Education.
Structural Regulation
SGX Launches Listings Committees to Aid in Decisions
16/09/2015
The Singapore Exchange has announced the launch of a new Listings Advisory Committee, a Listings Disciplinary Committee and a Listings Appeals Committee, effective from October 7.
Alternative Markets
China Allows Insurers to Establish Private Equity Funds
16/09/2015
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission has issued new guidelines for insurance companies on the establishment of private equity funds that can invest in key industries supported by the government.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Indonesia to Fight Cybercrime with New Bank IT Rules
16/09/2015
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority will soon revise its banking IT systems rules in an attempt to counter rising digital crime on banks.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Urges Licensed Entities to Resolve Compliance Issues
16/09/2015
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has identified compliance failures by responsible entities and superannuation trustees.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Regional Banking Presents Risks to Financial Stability
15/09/2015
BIS issues a report describing the rise of regional banking in the Asia Pacific and the risks to financial stability it presents.
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