AML / KYC

India Launches Site to Curb Illegal Deposit Takers

05/08/2016

The site offers the public information about deposit-taking entities, handles complaints.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia, Malaysia Approve Equal Banking Access

04/08/2016

Agreement to reduce “inequality of access” in the two markets.

Market Infrastructure

PBOC Approves Clearing House for Third-party Payments

04/08/2016

Regulator aims to standardise standards and risk controls in online payments.

Market Infrastructure

Korean Investment Banks Given Boost in IPO Chase

04/08/2016

FSC’s new regulation will allow Korean brokerages to pursue more IPOs.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Develop Mega-Investment Banks

04/08/2016

New rules favouring large firms encourage should invite mergers.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia Outlines Fintech Regulatory Sandbox

04/08/2016

Central Bank aims to provide regulatory flexibility.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Revises Liquidity Risk Framework

04/08/2016

The revision aims to promote banks’ ability to withstand liquidity events.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Establishes Technology Panel

04/08/2016

Singapore aims for regulatory environment conducive to fintech.

RBI Issues NFBC Guidelines

04/08/2016

Licensing guidelines clarified for India’s non-bank lenders.