AML / KYC

HKMA Asks Banks, SVFs to Assess AML/CFT Risks of VASP Dealings

17/12/2019

Authorised institutions and SVF licensees should conduct appropriate risk assessments to differentiate the risks of the individual virtual asset service providers they deal with, the HKMA says.

Fintech / Regtech

FSC Korea Grants Preliminary Approval to Third Internet-only Bank

17/12/2019

Led by mobile money transfer app operator Viva Republica, the Toss Bank consortium expects to commence operations as an internet-only bank during the first six months of 2021.

Capital / Liquidity

Basel Committee Launches Consolidated Basel Framework

16/12/2019

The framework brings together all of the Basel Committee’s global standards for the regulation and supervision of banks.

Market Infrastructure

APRA Delays Implementation of Product Responsibility under BEAR

16/12/2019

APRA will delay finalising its consultation on the product responsibilities under BEAR to align with the government’s proposed extension of the accountability regime.

AML / KYC

SWIFT Opens KYC Registry to Corporate Groups

16/12/2019

Enabling corporate groups on the KYC Registry allows them to improve how their KYC data is structured, while freeing up their banking partners from having to chase down documentation.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Unveils Framework for Monitoring Leverage-related Risks in Funds

16/12/2019

IOSCO has developed a framework for monitoring leverage across all types of investment funds globally, to help regulators assess leverage-related risks that can undermine financial stability.

Enforcement

RBNZ Orders ANZ New Zealand to Improve Director Attestation Processes

16/12/2019

A report from Deloitte shows some level of complacency in ANZ’s director attestation framework, but no evidence of a culture that supports non-compliance or deception.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Increases Scrutiny on Audit Practices as Quality Drops

16/12/2019

ASIC’s latest inspection results show that audit firms did not obtain the required assurance in 26% of examined key audit areas, particularly in the audit of revenue and non-financial asset impairment.

Enforcement

MAS Revokes Fund Manager’s CMS Licence for Regulatory Breaches

16/12/2019

The CMS licensee is a Singapore company set up by CT Bright Holdings Limited, a joint investment vehicle formed by Thai conglomerate CP Group and Japan’s ITOCHU Corporation.