Credit Risk

SEBI Steps up Distressed Bonds Inquiry

23/02/2016

Securities regulator looking at detailed submissions from asset managers due to downgrade concerns.

KYC & CDD

High Level of Compliance with New Philippines Securities Rules

21/02/2016

Regulator says 88 of 133 firms meet new regulations despite objections from brokers and dealers association.

Anti-Money Laundering

Malaysia Joins FATF

21/02/2016

Financial Action Task Force cites country’s commitment to action plan after 2015’s mutual evaluation.

Structural Regulation

Head Finally Rolls at CSRC

21/02/2016

Xiao Gang replaced at top of securities regulator by Agricultural Bank chairman Liu Shiyu.

Structural Regulation

Tax Regulation Remains Critical Issue for Asian AIF – Augentius

19/02/2016

Funds in US and Europe believe issue is largely settled, but Asian uncertainty remains, research finds.

Trading & Investment

SGX Consults on Futures Trading, Derivatives Clearing Rules

19/02/2016

Singapore exchange asks for feedback on plans for new derivatives trading and clearing system.

KYC & CDD

KYC.com Launches Service in HK, Singapore

19/02/2016

HSBC, Morgan Stanley among banks using KYC data, documentation platform.

Market Risk

Japan’s FSA Urges Banks to Draw up Negative Rate Action Plans

18/02/2016

Regulator says regional banks should plan for impact of negative rates on securities investment.

Trading & Investment

OJK Regulation Targets Sharia Fund Growth

18/02/2016

Financial services authority expects sukuk fund regulations to bring market share above 5%.