Structural Regulation

ARFP Faces Tax, Political Challenges

10/05/2016

Singapore’s absence from passport can support progress on cross-border tax issues.

Operational Risk

Talent Risk and Reward

04/05/2016

Three trends impacting APAC risk talent strategy

Trading & Investment

Yangon Stock Exchange Starts Trading

27/04/2016

Myanmar exchange opens with single stock previously traded over-the-counter.

Trading & Investment

SGX Planning New Derivative Products

20/04/2016

Singapore Exchange aims to expand asset class mix as derivatives start to dominate business mix.

Model Risk

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.

KYC & CDD

Revealed – Asian Institutions’ KYC Disconnect

11/04/2016

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

Supervision & Enforcement

SFC Appoints New Head of Enforcement

24/03/2016

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

Structural Regulation

Pakistan Introduces Non-bank Micro Finance Companies

24/03/2016

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

Credit Risk

Vietnamese Banks Facing Capital Pressure – Moody’s

24/03/2016

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