Posts By Manesh Samtani, Regulation Asia
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209Big PictureGFMA, PwC Identify Technology Challenges for Investment Banks
A new report from the GFMA and PwC says third-party providers could pose a challenge to banks’ core offerings if banks are not keeping pace with innovation.
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360AML / KYCMAS Details Enforcement Outcomes, Priorities in Inaugural Report
The inaugural enforcement report reveals that MAS issued S$16.8mn in financial penalties and S$698,000 in civil penalties over 18 months.
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257Big PictureASIFMA Paper Offers Policy Suggestions on Improving China Market Access
A new ASIFMA paper provides policy recommendations for making China's capital markets easier to access and more attractive to foreign institutional investors.
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458EnforcementSingapore Court Rules in First Case Involving Cryptocurrency
The Singapore International Commercial Court has ruled that crypto exchange Quoine was liable for a “breach of contract and breach of trust” by reversing seven trades in April 2017.
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612EnforcementSFC Fines UBS and Others HK$787mn for IPO Sponsor Failures
“The sanctions send a strong and clear message to the market that we will not hesitate to hold errant sponsors accountable for their misconduct,” said SFC chief Ashley Alder.
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551Capital RegulationBritish Banks Can Weather a No-Deal Brexit
While UK banks may not be fully ready to conduct business in EU jurisdictions, from a liquidity and capital point of view they appear well-positioned to weather a no-deal Brexit scenario.
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782Australia & NZASX Proposes New Requirements for Clearing, Settlement Participants
ASX is consulting on new disaster recovery, business continuity and cyber resilience requirements for clearing and settlement participants.
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878Big PictureMAS’ Ravi Menon on Blockchain Misconceptions – Speech
In a recent speech, MAS managing director Ravi Menon shared his views on blockchain, common misconceptions and use-cases where the technology shows the most promise.
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564ChinaChina’s AMAC Proposes Stricter Rules for Private Funds
Private equity, venture capital and hedge fund managers are facing more stringent requirements to register a product with the Asset Management Association of China.
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691FeatureBCBS, IOSCO Guidance Offers Some Relief on Margin Requirements
Institutions should start work immediately to ensure readiness for the Phase 5 implementation of margin reform in September 2020, says KPMG's Tom Jenkins.
