CSRC Orders Halt to Swap Lending

27/11/2015

Stock market regulator asks brokers to end practice of using swaps and OTC contracts to finance stock purchases.

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.

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.

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.

SGX Reviewing Listed Companies’ Corporate Governance

25/11/2015

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

Korea to Ease Foreign Bank Regulations

25/11/2015

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

Crypto / Digital Assets

Swift Seeks Regulatory Unity on Cryptocurrencies

24/11/2015

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

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.

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.