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Market Abuse
Banks Uncooperative in Australia Rate-Setting Probe
By Editors | 11/07/2015
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission says banks have been slow in providing information on possible manipulation of Australia’s interest-rate benchmark.
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore Offers Cooperation in Malaysia PM Probe
By Editors | 10/07/2015
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has said it is cooperating with Malaysian authorities in a probe into allegations of almost $700 million being transferred into the personal accounts of Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Anti-Money Laundering
Bangladesh Faces Difficulties Maintaining Banking Relationships
By Editors | 06/07/2015
Banks in developed countries have terminated relationships with banks in Bangladesh, presenting difficulties for international trade and finance.
Anti-Money Laundering
Japan, China, U.S. Jointly Push FATF on Virtual Currency Regulation
By Editors | 18/06/2015
Financial authorities of Japan, the United States and China plan to establish joint regulations to prevent the use of virtual currencies to finance illegal activities such as terrorism.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Vietnam Banking Regulator Clamps down on Excess Holdings at Banks
By Editors | 11/06/2015
The State Bank of Vietnam has issued a regulation requiring stakeholders to reduce their excess holdings in local banks to the permitted limits.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Anti-Corruption Practices Must Encompass Entire Banking Process
By Peter Guy | 09/06/2015
Expanding due diligence capabilities will require strong data and information resources.
Supervision & Enforcement
SFC Proposes Legislative Change to Increase Cross-Border Regulatory Assistance
By Editors | 05/06/2015
The SFC is proposing legislative amendments which would give it discretion to provide supervisory assistance to regulators outside Hong Kong.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Proposes Register of “Bad Apple” Stockbrokers
By Editors | 02/06/2015
In an effort to protect investors and boost consumer confidence, ASIC is pushing to create a register which would list stockbrokers’ disciplinary records.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Hong Kong Reviews Impact of FIFA Probe on Banks
By Editors | 28/05/2015
Hong Kong is “monitoring the implications” for banks following bribery and corruption charges against officials of the football governing body FIFA.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Investment Banks Need Corporate Culture Shift, says ASIC
By Editors | 28/05/2015
ASIC has issued reports to the boards of several investment banks on potential deficiencies in their corporate culture.
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