AML / KYC

Financial Planning Sector at Medium ML, TF Risk – AUSTRAC

22/12/2016

Cyberattacks of increasing sophistication and scale regarded as major threat.

Australia to Launch Whistleblower Protection

21/12/2016

Protection aims to encourage whistleblowers reveal corporate and tax misconduct.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Commercial Banks to List Soon

21/12/2016

Move aims to improve bank share liquidity, protect investors.

AML / KYC

India Investigating Settlement Systems in AML Probe

21/12/2016

Enforcement Directorate also scrutinising bank branch account statements and CCTV.

CSRC Investigating Alleged Bond Default at Brokerage

21/12/2016

Regulator conducts on-site investigation of Sealand Securities amid bond market squeeze.

Capital / Liquidity

Australia Finalises NSFR Rules

21/12/2016

Rules cover risk management framework, liquid assets, funding structure.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Trials Short Position Reporting Rules

20/12/2016

New requirements due to come into effect on March 15.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Develops Enhanced Cybersecurity Competency Framework

20/12/2016

Framework including continuing professional development to foster cybersecurity talent ..

Market Infrastructure

S.Korea to Add Trusts to Depositor Protection Law

20/12/2016

Depositors would be guaranteed repayment up to $42k.