Anti-Money Laundering

BIS Consults on AML/CTF in Correspondent Banking

25/11/2016

Draft includes developing a risk-based approach; BIS aims to stop transactions going underground.

Structural Regulation

Philippines to Start Thailand, Indonesia Banking Integration Talks

25/11/2016

Agreement would allow countries’ banks to operate subsidiaries in each other’s markets.

Liquidity Risk

Australia Confirms No Additional Intraday Liquidity Reporting

25/11/2016

APRA says liquidity already monitored and ‘well managed’ by central bank protocols.

Emerging Prudential Risks

IMF, CSRC Boost Technical Cooperation

25/11/2016

MOU includes agreements on market supervision, preventing systemic risk.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Japan Issues FI Sales ‘Guidance’

25/11/2016

Guidelines are designed to protect consumers, avoid conflicts of interest.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia-Jordan to Exchange CTF Information

25/11/2016

Closer to home, AUSTRAC releases study on AML/CTF risks in superannuation funds.

Credit Risk

Korea to Introduce Household DSR, Stress Testing

25/11/2016

Move seen as ‘early warning system’ in preparation for potential interest rate rises.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines AML Council Files Charges Against RCBC Officials

24/11/2016

Regulator says officials should have acted on ‘red flags’ on Bangladesh heist money.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HK, China Clearers Set to Open ‘Stock Connect’ Accounts

24/11/2016

Move aims to ‘facilitate capital market connectivity and standardise cash flow’.