AML / KYC

ABA Sets up Pay and Commissions Review

13/07/2016

Review will also look at payments to third parties including mortgage brokers.

Market Infrastructure

Malware Prompts Taiwan Banks to Shut off ATMs

13/07/2016

Two other lenders follow First Bank in turning off machines after more than USD2mn is stolen.

Foreign Securities Firms Can Invest in A-shares – CSRC

13/07/2016

Securities regulator confirms wholly-owned and JV enterprises can register as private securities firms.

AML / KYC

Asia’s Conduct Equation

12/07/2016

Why taking a firm grip on the nebulous concept of conduct requires more than just money and resources.

Market Infrastructure

Trade Associations React to Leverage Ratio Revisions

12/07/2016

Group including Japan Financial Markets Council publish response to BCBS consultation.

AML / KYC

Singapore Kicks Off CRS Consultation

12/07/2016

Trio of regulators pave way for introduction of the Standard by 2018.

AML / KYC

SEBI Tightens P-Note KYC

12/07/2016

Offshore derivative instruments have allegedly been misused for round-tripping funds

ASIC Details Alleged NAB Rate-rigging

11/07/2016

Australian banks should improve compliance as series of scandals emerges, regulator says.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Calls for Enhanced Security After Bank Heist

11/07/2016

Standard Chartered branch did not have a guard on duty when crime was committed.