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Trading & Investment
China-Japan ETF Connect Slow to Gain Traction
09/10/2019
Assets in the cross-border feeder ETFs have dropped in the three months since the scheme was launched, by more than two-thirds in the case of the Japan-invested assets.
Payments & Settlements
MPFA to Complete eMPF Platform Bidding Process by Year-End
09/10/2019
Hong Kong’s MPF System relies on cheque settlement, manual handling and paper transactions. The MPFA aims to launch a new ‘eMPF Platform’ in 2022.
KYC & CDD
BOT Plan to Allow Biometric e-KYC Delayed in Testing
09/10/2019
The BOT had planned to allow the use of biometric identity verification for account opening by Q3 this year, but testing in the sandbox has not yet been completed.
Capital Adequacy
ISDA Chief Calls for Specific Changes to CVA Framework
09/10/2019
The current CVA rules due for implementation in January 2022 could lead to an inappropriately sharp increase in capital requirements for derivatives businesses.
Reporting & Disclosures
Japan Hosts First-ever TCFD Summit
09/10/2019
Speaking at the Summit, BOE governor Mark Carney lauded Japan’s support for the TCFD, but said more needs to be done globally to enhance climate-related financial disclosures.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore Banker Faces 94 Charges for S$1.9m Fraud
08/10/2019
The former banker allegedly told his victims their funds would be placed as fixed deposits or in financial products, resulting in client losses over S$1.9mn.
Structural Regulation
HKEX Abandons Pursuit of London Stock Exchange Merger
08/10/2019
HKEX says the merger is still strategically compelling but it has not been able to engage with LSEG’s management in realising its vision.
Anti-Money Laundering
India Establishes High Level Panel on AML/CFT
08/10/2019
The inter-ministerial committee comprises senior officials from government departments, ministries, law enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies, including the RBI, SEBI and IRDAI.
Anti-Money Laundering
Thailand Cabinet Approves Draft AML Regulations
08/10/2019
Under the rules, financial institutions will be required to obtain additional source of funds information from customers for cross-border transfers exceeding 50,000 baht.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Korea FSS to Inspect Shinhan Governance This Month
08/10/2019
The FSS is reportedly looking into Shinhan’s governance structure ahead of the end of its current chairman’s term in March 2020.
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