Capital / Liquidity

Singapore Government Introduces New RRP Regime

09/05/2017

Bill extends MAS powers over financial institutions in distress and their counterparties.

AML / KYC

SFC Launches Robo-advice Consultation

08/05/2017

Proposed rules cover governance, suitability requirements and complex product sales.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Granted More Powers to Tackle Bad Loans

08/05/2017

Central bank can direct banks on how to deal with stressed assets.

Philippines to Tighten Bank Governance Rules

08/05/2017

Requirements will be similar to those for listed firms, include punishment framework for breaches.

Market Infrastructure

HK SFC Warns on ‘Phantom’ Brokerages

08/05/2017

Executive director for intermediaries says regulator will sanction or ban dormant firms.

Capital / Liquidity

Malaysia Removes Bank Reserve Funds Requirement

08/05/2017

Central bank suggests banks will be allowed to use freed-up funds to issue dividends.

ESG / Sustainability

AxiomSL Appoints Peter Tierney APAC CEO

04/05/2017

AxiomSL appointed Peter Tierney as CEO of the firm’s Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Tierney brings more than 25 years of […]

AML / KYC

Due Diligence – Separating Truth from Fiction in Southeast Asia

04/05/2017

Regulation Asia-Kroll roundtable with senior risk and compliance executives explores the latest issues in an increasingly complex, risky area.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Consults on Capital Adequacy Framework

04/05/2017

Initial consultation will look at eligible instruments, risk measurement, minimum requirements.