Financial Crime

    Operational Risk

    APRA Consults on Super Fund Governance Arrangements

    By Editors | 02/09/2015

    Consultation package proposes changes to governance and prudential framework in light of proposed legislative amendments requiring more board independence at super funds.

    Market Abuse

    Chinese Police Detain Suspects for Stock Market Violations

    By Editors | 01/09/2015

    A securities watchdog official, four senior executives of a major brokerage, and a reporter have all reportedly confessed to stock market violations and been detained.

    Market Abuse

    Philippine Regulator Seeks to Bypass Bank Secrecy Law

    By Editors | 01/09/2015

    The Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines is seeking leeway from Congress to scrutinise bank records so as to respond promptly when there are cases of securities violation.

    Capital Adequacy

    China Looks to Develop Pension Insurance Sector

    By Editors | 01/09/2015

    The China Insurance Regulatory Commission has rolled out new regulations on pension fund management in a bid to encourage the insurance industry’s participation in developing China’s pension system.

    Trading & Investment

    China Tightens Rules on Stock Index Futures

    By Editors | 01/09/2015

    The China Securities Regulatory Commission has increased margin requirements on stock index futures contracts and narrowed the number of contracts that traders can open in a bid to curb speculation.

    KYC & CDD

    China Probes Major Brokerages for Client Rules Violations

    By Editors | 28/08/2015

    The China Securities Regulatory Commission has launched an investigation into some of China’s largest brokerages for suspected rule violations.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    India Brings in FATCA, Scraps MAT

    By Samuel Riding | 27/08/2015

    Domestic tax rules changed to account for US legislation; minimum alternate tax exemption backdated to 2001.

    KYC & CDD

    Nepal Investment Bank joins SWIFT’s KYC Registry

    By Editors | 27/08/2015

    Pioneering bank in Nepal to join The KYC Registry allowing the proactive sharing of information with correspondent banks.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    China Cracks Down on Illegal Overseas Funds Transfers

    By Editors | 27/08/2015

    Chinese police have launched a nationwide campaign against underground banks to curb money laundering and illegal funds transfers that occur outside approved banking channels.

    Market Abuse

    MAS Seeks to Strengthen Enforcement Regime

    By Editors | 26/08/2015

    The Monetary Authority of Singapore has proposed new rules aimed at strengthening the effectiveness of its enforcement regime in deterring market misconduct.

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