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Monetary Authority of Singapore announce proposals for next stage of Basel II implementation
MAS set out their fourth consultation on Basel II and its requirements
MAS releases proposals for Basel II implementation
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has published a consultation paper on the draft proposals for the implementation of Basel II. The consultation paper follows the phase II consultation paper in March of this year and proposes rules for…
BIS publishes papers on monetary policy regimes and price stability
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has published two white papers. The first discusses monetary policy regimes and macroeconomic outcomes in Hong Kong and Singapore. The second argues that price stability may not be a good indication of…
Eurex extends equity trading hours to appeal to Asia
Eurex is to extend trading of its euro-denominated equity index products by one hour from June 1, as the exchange seeks to draw in more trade from clients in Asia-Pacific time zones. Trading will begin at 8am Central European Time instead of the current…
Singapore releases guidelines on risk management practices
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has released a series of guidelines on risk management practices. The guidelines cover credit risk, market risk, internal controls and the role of an institution’s board of directors and senior management.
MAS consults on Basel
SINGAPORE – The Monetary Authority of Singapore published a consultation paper that outlines proposed rules and guidelines on parts of its Basel II implementation programme in August.
Icap platforms get regulator approval
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has given Icap the go-ahead to offer its BrokerTec and Garban trading platforms in Singapore. The UK-based inter-dealer broker announced yesterday that the Singaporean watchdog has designated the platforms as…
Australia and Singapore lead Basel II implementation in Asia
Australia and Singapore’s banks are leading the Asia-Pacific region when it comes to the implementation of Basel II, according to a report released this week by Standard and Poor’s. But even banks operating in these countries face considerable challenges…
Australia and Singapore lead Basel II implementation in Asia
Australia and Singapore’s banks are leading the Asia-Pacific region when it comes to the implementation of Basel II, according to a report released this week by Standard and Poor’s. But even banks operating in these countries face considerable challenges…
Setting a target for Basel II
Singapore and South Korea regulators set deadlines for Basel II
Calming supervisory fears
The region's banks have identified the supervisory review process as the main cause for concern when it comes to Basel II. Low Kwok Mun of the Monetary Authority of Singapore talks about the Singaporean regulator’s approach to implementing Basel II.
SGX appoints new head of risk management and regulation
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has named Yeo Lian Sim as its new head of risk management and regulation.
Singapore finalises guidelines
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued final, but not compulsory, guidelines for the country's risk management, business continuity and technology risk management practices.
Platinum offers hedge funds to Asian investors
Platinum Capital Management, the UK-based international financial investment group, has begun to offer two of its hedge fund products – Platinum Washington and Platinum Capital Protected Income Plus, Class A (Platinum Class A) – to high-net-worth…
Singapore issues risk management guidelines
SINGAPORE - Guidelines on sound risk management practices issued by Singapore regulators today emphasise the three pillars of adequate management oversight, sound risk management policies and strong risk measurement ability.
Singapore issues risk management guidelines
Guidelines on sound risk management practices issued by Singapore regulators today emphasise the three pillars of adequate management oversight, sound risk management policies and strong risk measurement ability.
DBS pair scoop Asia Risk risk manager of the year award
Two risk managers at the Development Bank of Singapore (DBS) have picked up Asia Risk’s first risk manager of the year award. Oon Kum Loon, who was head of group risk management at the bank until July, and is now chief financial officer, shared the award…
Singapore harmonises risk-based regulation of financial firms
SINGAPORE – Singapore financial regulators said today they would integrate risk-based regulation of banks, insurance companies and investment firms under a new department from September 1.
Singapore harmonises risk-based regulation of financial firms
Singapore financial regulators said today they would integrate risk-based regulation of banks, insurance companies and investment firms under a new department from September 1.