Samuel is Regulation Asia's former managing editor and currently serves as an editorial advisor. samuel@regulationasia.com
AML / KYC
HKMA Ticks off, Fines Coutts for AML Failings
12/04/2017
Firm said to have inadequate PEP identification procedures for more than three years.
AML / KYC
Indian Banks Seek Forensic Auditors Amid Fraud Fears
12/04/2017
Association says auditors should have at least 10 years experience for the largest suspected frauds.
Market Infrastructure
Vietnam Exchange Finalises Derivatives Rules
11/04/2017
Membership requirements the last piece of the jigsaw as HNX braces for 3Q17 launch.
Capital / Liquidity
CBRC Ups the Ante on Supervision, Enforcement
11/04/2017
Banks ordered to conduct reviews of risk and compliance as new chairman Guo Shuqing toughens stance.
FRTB on the Back Burner, For Now
10/04/2017
More immediate regulatory issues are taking precedent, but trading book review still warrants attention.
AML / KYC
BSP to Mandate Multi-factor Authentication
10/04/2017
Measures are a reaction to rising threat of cybercrime.
Australia Finalises Adviser Standards, Ethics Board
10/04/2017
Board will be chaired by Catherine Walter, director of RBA’s payments systems body.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Sets Out Regulation, Supervision Agenda
07/04/2017
Upcoming measures include new ‘corrective action’ framework and REIT, InvIT investment rules.
Market Infrastructure
SGX Confirms Regulatory Subsidiary Chairman
07/04/2017
Professor Tan Cheng Han will take up role in the 3rd quarter this year, exchange says.
AML / KYC
Malaysia Inks Cross-border Agreements with Philippines, Thailand
07/04/2017
MoU with Thailand covers cross-border supervision; Philippines agreement confirms ABIF details.
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