Capital Adequacy

Basel III, LR and TLAC to Boost Macroeconomy – BIS

08/11/2016

Effective implementation will reduce crises probability and cost, report suggests.

Capital Adequacy

The Big Picture – ‘Chiz’ Escudero, Chair of Philippines Senate Banking Committee

08/11/2016

Campaigning Senator talks Basel III, banking secrecy and more.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Parliament Considers Boost to MAS Powers

08/11/2016

Amended bill would give more powers to the financial regulator, enhance regulatory safeguards.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Korea Regulator Enters ‘Emergency Mode’ Amid Scandal

08/11/2016

FSC says to step up monitoring and attempt to stabilise markets over increasing uncertainties.

Anti-Money Laundering

Agricultural Bank of China Fined $215mn in New York

07/11/2016

Bank alleged to have hidden transactions passing through a branch.

Emerging Prudential Risks

CSRC Said to Ban OTC Derivatives Financing

07/11/2016

Move part of efforts to clamp down on shadow banking business.

Market Abuse

Information Leaks, Insider Info Declining – ASIC

07/11/2016

Report reminds firms to review sell-side, corporate advisory regulatory requirements.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC to Assist Fintech Firms on AML, CTF

07/11/2016

New site will inform firms on AML, CTF issues; enable direct contact with regulator.

Supervision & Enforcement

S.Korea, Oman Boost Regulatory Cooperation

07/11/2016

Agreement will bolster both countries regulatory system and financial markets.