Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesia to Expand Branchless Banking

11/08/2016

Smaller, regional banks invited to offer service in financial inclusion push.

Structural Regulation

Cambodia Regulator Touts Derivatives Rules

11/08/2016

Unlicensed firms to be punished if they do not apply for a license.

Market Abuse

Australian Equities Market Cleaner Since Rule Change

11/08/2016

Anomalous trading ahead of announcements declining, ASIC says.

KYC & CDD

India’s New Central KYC System Frustrates SEBI

11/08/2016

Government bodies creating duplicating, unsynchronised systems.

Market Abuse

ASIC Prompts Banks on Handling of Sensitive Information

10/08/2016

While most firms have adequate policies, implementation is inconsistent.

Credit Risk

CBRC Drafts Debt-for-Equity Regulations for AMCs

10/08/2016

Draft rules too vague bankers say.

Market Risk

India Strengthens Risk Management at Commodity Exchanges

10/08/2016

Measures aim to stifle manipulators.

Market Abuse

Continuous Disclosure Tops ASIC’s Enforcement List

10/08/2016

33 percent of ASIC market integrity enforcements addressed listed firms’ disclosure burden.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Asks RBI, Government to Ease AIF Rules

10/08/2016

Taxation and safe harbour key concerns for SEBI.