Custody & Infrastructure

HK SFC Joins Blockchain Consortium

15/02/2017

Regulator to test blockchain-backed securities and futures transactions.

Structural Regulation

Korea to Investigate NBFC Shareholder Qualifications

15/02/2017

Investigation likely to cover owners of conglomerates including Samsung and Hyndai.

Supervision & Enforcement

Pakistan Exchange Suspends Chief Regulatory Officer

15/02/2017

PSX has received 485 claims against defaulting brokerage MR Securities.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Top Korea AMs to Adopt Stewardship Code

14/02/2017

FSC chairman says financial institutions following the Code will be prioritised in state lender allocations.

Credit Risk

Singapore to Relax Finance Firm Rules

14/02/2017

New rules include raising loan limit to 25% of capital funds.

AI Risk & Governance

MAS to Launch Data Analytics Group

14/02/2017

New group will help MAS to enhance efficiency of regulatory compliance, supervision.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Ex-HSBC Employee Banned for Life

14/02/2017

SFC says Li Lee not fit and proper to be licensed following criminal convictions.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Appoints Group General Counsel

14/02/2017

Ferheen Mahomed will serve as legal department head, monitor LME, LME Clear.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Thailand Introduces FX Dealer Certification

14/02/2017

Certification requires 5 years’ experience or passing a 3-part test.