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PEPs & Sanctions
HKMA Ticks off, Fines Coutts for AML Failings
By Samuel Riding | 12/04/2017
Firm said to have inadequate PEP identification procedures for more than three years.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Indian Banks Seek Forensic Auditors Amid Fraud Fears
By Samuel Riding | 12/04/2017
Association says auditors should have at least 10 years experience for the largest suspected frauds.
Supervision & Enforcement
CBRC Ups the Ante on Supervision, Enforcement
By Samuel Riding | 11/04/2017
Banks ordered to conduct reviews of risk and compliance as new chairman Guo Shuqing toughens stance.
Cybersecurity
BSP to Mandate Multi-factor Authentication
By Samuel Riding | 10/04/2017
Measures are a reaction to rising threat of cybercrime.
Capital Adequacy
RBI Sets Out Regulation, Supervision Agenda
By Samuel Riding | 07/04/2017
Upcoming measures include new ‘corrective action’ framework and REIT, InvIT investment rules.
Supervision & Enforcement
Malaysia Inks Cross-border Agreements with Philippines, Thailand
By Samuel Riding | 07/04/2017
MoU with Thailand covers cross-border supervision; Philippines agreement confirms ABIF details.
Anti-Money Laundering
US Extra-territorial Enforcement is Here to Stay
By JP Reimann | 06/04/2017
Compliance with US overseas enforcement actions is unlikely to change in Asia despite the dilemma it raises for the region’s banks.
Structural Regulation
HK Counts Down to MiC Regime
By Samuel Riding | 06/04/2017
SFC publishes revised reporting forms for licensed corporations just over two weeks from start of new regime.
Credit Risk
Australia Cracks Down on Interest-Only Loans
By Editors | 03/04/2017
ASIC and APRA separately announce measures against interest-only lending.
Supervision & Enforcement
IOSCO Enhances Cross-Border Enforcement Cooperation
By Editors | 03/04/2017
New powers enable members to share and obtain audit work, internet records and phone records.
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