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MAS has unveiled its roadmap for the transformation of the collection of data from financial institutions. And while there may be clear benefits, providing all data in machine readable format by MAS’ planned deadline will be challenging.

Given the 25 May go-live date, financial institutions in Asia need to immediately consider their obligations under GDPR, which will apply to any firm with clients or employees who are EU citizens.

The ten key points you need to know about the SFC's consultation conclusions on changes to the Fund Manager Code of Conduct, due to be implemented in six months' time.

Blockchain technology is ushering in a new epoch of monetary oversight, creating opportunities and challenges for regulators in a world disrupted by the advent of cryptocurrencies.

APRA may have delayed planned reforms to the Economic and Financial Statistics reported by banks, but banks can’t afford to be complacent, says Douglas Cheung, examining how banks should best prepare for the reforms.

Buy-side firms are finding their way to new ways of profiting from their research, and market volumes appear unaffected in the early stages of the MiFID II era.

It is clearer than ever that Chinese regulators take AML as a major priority, but domestic banks can lack the expertise to meet ever-increasing requirements.

Exploring key issues including the status of local subsidiaries, trading venue uncertainty, transaction reporting and more as the deadline looms.

Regulation Asia met Dr Federico Lupo-Pasini during the CUHK (Chinese University of Hong Kong) Asia FDI Forum III to discuss his research on international investment disputes as they relate to supervisory decisions and prudential policy.