Capital / Liquidity

BOJ Warns on Banks’ Overseas Exposures

24/01/2017

Deputy governor urges caution despite sufficient liquidity to meet rising funding costs.

Morgan Lewis Adds 9 Partners in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai

23/01/2017

HONG KONG, January 23, 2017: Morgan Lewis announced today that it will significantly expand its pan-China corporate, capital markets, mergers […]

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Up Audit Scrutiny of Financial Conglomerates

23/01/2017

Regulations would see FSC choosing auditors for the largest companies.

AML / KYC

Philippines Tightens Money Service Rules

23/01/2017

New rules limit cash transactions, require compliance with Anti-Money Laundering Act provisions.

Pakistan to Introduce Derivatives in Mid-2017

23/01/2017

Move aims to boost market liquidity; Sukuk bonds, infra bonds to launch soon.

Market Infrastructure

HK SFC Eyes ‘Unusual Volatility’ on GEM

23/01/2017

New guidelines aim to address ‘unusual high volatility’ on listed GEM securities.

SEBI Tightens Commodity Futures Trading Rules

23/01/2017

Move aims to curb tax evasion through illiquid contracts.

Korea Derivatives Market ‘Mortally Wounded’ by Regulation

20/01/2017

Formerly the largest market, Korea derivatives trade fell 63% in five years.

AML / KYC

Philippine Authorises ‘Cash Agents’ in Financial Inclusion Drive

20/01/2017

Banks will be allowed to use off-site agents, including at convenience stores, to provide withdrawals, conduct KYC.