The Model Question: Internal or Standardised?

19/04/2016

Whether to pursue approval for internal models or adopt the standardised approach proposed by regulators is one of the key conundrums for banks today, particularly the major players in OTC markets.

AML / KYC

Revealed – Asian Institutions’ KYC Disconnect

11/04/2016

Divergent attitudes of staff at different organisational levels illustrate difficulties in implementing culture of compliance.

SFC Appoints New Head of Enforcement

24/03/2016

Thomas Atkinson to move from Ontario Securities Commission on 3-year term.

Market Infrastructure

Pakistan Introduces Non-bank Micro Finance Companies

24/03/2016

Securities and Exchange Commission revamps regulation to support microenterprises, financial inclusion.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnamese Banks Facing Capital Pressure – Moody’s

24/03/2016

Banks are cleaning up problem assets but loan-loss provisions hurt profitability.

India Rising – Tread Cautiously

16/03/2016

Investors should beware the potential reputational risk from India’s legacy of corruption.

CSRC Plans to Reform IPO Registration Process

15/03/2016

Chinese regulators intends to take steps to reform its stock markets’ IPO registration system.

Market Infrastructure

Bangladesh Bank Claims Hackers Attempted to Take $951mn

15/03/2016

Finance Minister learned of it only a month later when news initially appeared in the media.

Market Infrastructure

China Banking Risk Controllable, says CBRC

14/03/2016

Chairman says regulators will work to prevent systemic financial risks.