Financial Crime

Trading & Investment

Forex and the Influential Hand of Regulation

By Peter Guy | 14/12/2016

BIS survey covering most tumultuous period in financial history shows how risk appetite has transformed.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korean Banks’ Performance-Based Pay Prompts Backlash

By Samuel Riding | 14/12/2016

Union says Financial Services Commission pressured banks to adopt the system.

Market Abuse

Thailand Introduces Stiff Penalties for Market Malpractice

By Samuel Riding | 14/12/2016

Offenders could face substantial financial penalties and 10-year bans.

Anti-Money Laundering

HKMA Issues AML/CTF Competency Framework

By Samuel Riding | 14/12/2016

Enrolment in courses run by Hong Kong Institute of Bankers begins in April 2017.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bangladesh Bank Officials Said Involved in $81mn Heist

By Samuel Riding | 13/12/2016

Investigation finds central banks own officials connived to steal money.

Anti-Money Laundering

NZ Central Bank Warns Credit Union on AML/ CTF

By Samuel Riding | 13/12/2016

RBNZ says Aotearoa union failed to conduct due diligence, monitor accounts.

KYC & CDD

Central Issues in APAC Buy-side KYC and AML

By Fullerton Fund Management | 12/12/2016

Deep-rooted regulatory issues can be solved through innovation and cooperation.

Structural Regulation

Philippines Eases Bank Branch Opening Rules

By Samuel Riding | 12/12/2016

Lenders will now be able to set up branches in previously restricted areas.

Market Abuse

Indian Gov’t Says NSE Gave Preferential Access

By Samuel Riding | 12/12/2016

Finance minister Arjun Meghwal says loophole making system prone to manipulation closed on 3 December.