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    Fintech / Regtech

    SEC Refusal to Support Crypto-based ETFs Will Influence Asian Regulators

    By Bradley Maclean | 22/01/2018

    US regulator cited concerns around valuation and liquidity, among other issues; but comments made in rejection letter open path to eventual approval.

    Big Picture

    Beware Regulatory Fragmentation in 2018 – Deloitte

    By Samuel Riding | 11/01/2018

    Trend towards more isolated policymaking will challenge the implementation of financial regulations on a worldwide basis.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Geopolitical Risk a Grave Concern for Financial Services in 2018

    By Editors | 14/12/2017

    DTCC report says cyber risk continues to be seen as greatest threat, but many firms now see geopolitical issues as one of the five biggest concerns.

    Big Picture

    Private Sector Leverage Remains Key Risk for Asian Banks – Moody’s

    By Garima Chitkara | 30/11/2017

    Report suggests private sector debt has risen in 12 of 14 Asian countries; FSB addressing risks from housing market, rising household debt in Asia.

    Big Picture

    Talking Trading Surveillance with Nasdaq’s Ulf Carlsson

    By Samuel Riding | 13/07/2017

    Regulation Asia discusses the latest trends in regulatory scrutiny of capital markets with Ulf Carlsson, general manager at Nasdaq in Hong Kong.

    Big Picture

    The Big Picture – Jenny Knott, NEX Optimisation CEO

    By Samuel Riding | 05/01/2017

    Chief executive of newly formed firm discusses pressing problems and potential solutions.

    Big Picture

    The Big Picture – Indian Regulatory Outlook

    By Samuel Riding | 08/12/2016

    Highlights from Regulation Asia’s 2016 India Roundtable with ICCL, Stockholding, EY and PIVOT.

    Big Picture

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

    By Samuel Riding | 08/11/2016

    Campaigning Senator talks Basel III, banking secrecy and more.

    AML / KYC

    Basel Institute Report Highlights APAC Financial Crime Risks, Asset Recovery Successes

    By Manesh Samtani

    The 2024 annual report details progress in tackling green corruption in Indonesia and updates its widely used AML Index.

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