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SGX RegCo chief Boon Gin Tan offers clarity around the regulatory obligations of listed companies that may choose to offer ICOs as a way to finance business growth.

Singapore can do more to prevent sanctions violations by domestic firms playing out on the international stage, says Eric A. Sohn at Dow Jones Risk & Compliance.

Technology will be critical to address inconsistencies in processes, practices and standards across ARFP-participating jurisdictions, says Calastone's Leo Chen.

Hong Kong’s data privacy ordinance is conceptually similar to GDPR, but perhaps with ‘smaller teeth’, say Peter Lancos and Jennifer Boyse at Exate Technology.

DTCC’s Oliver Williams explores the use cases of enhanced trade repository data, as Asia's regulators and institutions seek even greater transparency of OTC derivatives markets.

As Australia's banking sector continues to deal with fallout from Royal Commission findings of misconduct, Sibos highlighted a newfound focus on customer needs, says Matthew Chan.

While AMLD5 confirms the EU’s leadership role in AML legislation, similar efforts have been seen in Asia, says Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer Ltd.

With the SFC's FMCC compliance deadline about one month away, fund managers need to have key components in place, says Cordium's Derek McGibney.

Institutions, regulators and policymakers across Asia Pacific should take heed of the lessons of Australia's Royal Commission if they are to avoid similar problems, says Matthew Chan.

With digitalisation becoming a mainstay concept, it’s time for financial institutions to rethink and take a holistic view on their digital transformational journeys.