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Anti-Money Laundering
MAS Sets Up Dedicated AML Unit
14/06/2016
Singapore regulator will also create new enforcement unit, drawing in staff from different divisions.
Credit Risk
RBI Finalises Bad-loan Conversion Scheme
14/06/2016
Indian banks can convert up to half of loans held by corporate borrowers into securities.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Malaysia Clamps Down on Illegal Investment Schemes
13/06/2016
Regulator says 56 businesses have offered illegal investments in commodities, forex and gold.
Trading & Investment
India to Ease Access for Foreign Fund Managers
13/06/2016
SEBI will also loosen REIT investment, sponsor, offer size and related-party transaction rules.
Market Abuse
CSRC to Further Strengthen Direct Supervision
13/06/2016
Regulator to continue with strict oversight, strengthen action on restructuring, M&A manipulation.
Structural Regulation
Sri Lanka to Open up Forex Market
13/06/2016
Move will end strict capital repatriation requirement in place for six decades.
Supervision & Enforcement
Vietnam, S.Korea to Cooperate on Financial Supervision
13/06/2016
Vietnam’s NFSC and Korea’s FSC will also share data on regulatory activities and financial institutions.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Philippines Regulator Seeks Prosecution Powers
10/06/2016
Securities and Exchange Commission also seeking ability to freeze accounts.
Structural Regulation
Bursa Malaysia Eases Broker, Clearing Participant Access
10/06/2016
Institutions will be able to start activity with only a notification to their respective markets.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Starts 1st Civil Action on Best Interests Rule
10/06/2016
Regulator says financial adviser breached ‘best interests duty’ in selling life risk insurance.
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