Capital Adequacy

Basel III – Tailoring a One Size Fits All Approach

10/11/2016

Emerging Asia’s adherence to international rules may not be the answer for challenges such as boosting financial inclusion.

Trading & Investment

MAS Deputy MD Appointed Chair of GEM Committee

09/11/2016

Jacqueline Loh will serve for three years as chair of Global Economy Meeting’s Markets Committee.

Structural Regulation

Rise in Complaints Warrants HK IPO Reform – SFC

09/11/2016

Proposed listing reforms will enhance SFC’s transparency, accountability and efficiency, CEO says.

Payments & Settlements

Cambodia to Pass E-commerce Law ‘Soon’

09/11/2016

New law said to enhance investor and consumer protection; speed up business transactions.

Trading & Investment

Pakistan Eases Fund Distributor Requirements

09/11/2016

New rules aim to promote culture of savings and investment; increase outreach.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Laos Central Bank Warns on Illegal Fundraising

09/11/2016

Financial institutions found to have attracted about 200,000 depositors with offers of 6%-9% interest.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Backs Industry-funded Model

09/11/2016

Proposed model will allocate funding according to each sector supervised by securities regulator.

Structural Regulation

NZ Proposes Market Infrastructure Stability Framework

09/11/2016

Regulator says framework will promote financial stability amidst evolving market landscape.

Anti-Money Laundering

India Flushes Out Fake Notes in Overnight Gambit

09/11/2016

Current series of ₹1,000 and ₹500 notes cancelled overnight; ₹2,000 to be introduced.