Cybersecurity

Cyber Security – Lessons from Hong Kong

16/11/2016

HKMA sets a baseline for cyber-resilience but more harmonisation is needed.

Anti-Money Laundering

Duterte Accuses BSP, AMLC of Recklessness

16/11/2016

Philippines president says regulators are not cooperating with government money laundering investigations.

Credit Risk

CBRC Orders Regulatory Checks at Banks, Trusts

16/11/2016

Regulator’s move aims to address potential risks from use of loans as capital.

PEPs & Sanctions

HKMA Repeats N.Korea, Iran Warnings

16/11/2016

FATF plenary has said N.Korea is failing to address illicit funding, proliferation.

AI Risk & Governance

Malaysia Eyes Digital Markets, Regulatory Framework

15/11/2016

Securities regulator discusses robo-advice mechanism, central information repository and blockchain deployment.

Capital Adequacy

Regulations Could Induce, Not Prevent, Financial Collapse – Brookings

15/11/2016

Capital measures may be flawed and increase systemic risks as major franchises shrink, study suggests.

Market Abuse

Pakistan Warns on Share-price Manipulation

15/11/2016

Fraudsters using social media, texts and emails to manipulate stock prices, regulator says.

Trading & Investment

Philippines Finalises USD Securities Rules

15/11/2016

Regulator says move aims to increase capital without incurring forex risks.

Structural Regulation

SEBI to Toughen Promoter-PE Profit Sharing Rules

15/11/2016

Proposals would require promoters to get board, shareholder approval before entering agreements.