Resolution & Recovery

Reacting to Asian ‘Risk Tilt’

26/11/2015

Asia’s rising economic influence and growth in the amount of risk being booked directly into the region are posing new questions for financial regulators and those they regulate.

Capital Adequacy

Four Japanese Banks face Tighter Capital Requirements

26/11/2015

FSA to require the four banks to lift capital ratios by half a percentage point to ward off crisis.

Cybersecurity

CPMI-IOSCO Issue Financial Markets Cyber Guidance

26/11/2015

Joint consultation paper focuses on international cooperation in pre-empting and reacting to cyber-attacks.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SGX Reviewing Listed Companies’ Corporate Governance

25/11/2015

Singapore exchange reviewing compliance with corporate governance rules to bolster credibility as regulator.

Structural Regulation

Korea to Ease Foreign Bank Regulations

25/11/2015

Financial statements of foreign lenders operating in Korea will no longer be scrutinised by FSS.

Cryptocurrency

Swift Seeks Regulatory Unity on Cryptocurrencies

24/11/2015

Payment service network’s research platform suggests regulatory uncertainty is hindering AML and CTF efforts.

Anti-Money Laundering

India Probes HSBC Accounts Over Money Laundering Concerns

24/11/2015

Indian central bank conducted investigation into books of accounts between March and April 2015.

KYC & CDD

Time Running out for ‘GATCA’ Compliance: Wolters Kluwer

24/11/2015

Institutions that move quickly on ‘Global Account Tax Compliance Act’ can gain competitive advantage.

Sustainable Finance

Indonesia to Introduce Green Financing Rules

24/11/2015

Financial services authority aims to curb bank lending to industries that damage the environment.