MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

AML / KYC

Banks’ Exit from Emerging Markets Hurting AML, CTF Efforts – FSB

By Samuel Riding | 31/08/2016

Report to G20 says funds are being driven underground; cites failures to initiate derivative market reform in China and Korea.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Publishes ‘Robo-advice’ Guidelines

By Samuel Riding | 31/08/2016

Guidance covers licensing through to actual advice provision.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan Advances ‘Dynamic Supervision’ Approach

By Samuel Riding | 31/08/2016

FSA said to split supervision of regional banks; aims to boost lending, raise profitability.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Finalises Capital Buffer Guidance

By Samuel Riding | 31/08/2016

ADIs should hold conservation buffer of 2.5% of RWA, rising to 3.5% for D-SIBS.

AML / KYC

APAC Region has World’s Worst Cyber Security, Study Finds

By Samuel Riding | 31/08/2016

Region’s surfeit of financial data one of the main causes of increase in security threats.

Market Infrastructure

S.Korea to Launch Robo-Advice Test-bed

By Samuel Riding | 31/08/2016

Market has raised concerns over robo-adviser’s performance.

Market Infrastructure

Update: Shenzhen-HK Stock Connect Now Set for November

By Samuel Riding | 31/08/2016

Shenzhen exchange sets early November deadline for securities companies to complete preparation.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS Report Reveals Basel III Challenges

By Samuel Riding | 30/08/2016

Reports on Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, China and Australia due over next 12 months.

Market Infrastructure

RBI to Draft Guidelines for ‘Niche’ Banking

By Samuel Riding | 30/08/2016

India’s central bank aims to move away from universal bank model; boost financial inclusion.