Financial Crime

    KYC & CDD

    Hong Kong Refines Information Exchange Proposal

    By Editors | 14/10/2015

    Hong Kong’s Government will refine the legislative proposals for implementing the new international standard on Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information in Tax Matters.

    Data Privacy

    Technology and Banking: Evolution or Revolution?

    By Editors | 14/10/2015

    In a changing technology landscape, data analytics, block chain and mobile payments are having the greatest impact on financial services.

    Market Abuse

    China Cracks Down on Illegal Reduction of Holdings

    By Editors | 13/10/2015

    The China Securities Regulatory Commission has held a two-day hearing for 11 cases involving shareholders illegally reducing their stockholdings.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Three Wave Regulation: Sibos Day 1 Plenary

    By Editors | 13/10/2015

    Yawar Shah’s opening remarks focus attention on financial crime compliance and market infrastructure growth.

    Trade Based Money Laundering

    China Systems and Accuity Partner on Trade Finance and Supply Chain Solution

    By Editors | 13/10/2015

    80% of firms cite compliance and regulatory issues a “chief” obstacle to trade finance.

    Payments & Settlements

    Breaking Away From a US Dollar Dominated World

    By Peter Guy | 13/10/2015

    CIPS translates into geopolitical, transnational banking power by obviating American oversight.

    Trading & Investment

    China Drafts New Rules to Govern Automated Trading

    By Editors | 12/10/2015

    China has issued draft regulations governing automated trading on three exchanges which include the adoption of a net daily purchase quota for some securities.

    KYC & CDD

    Institutional Banks Struggle with Cross-Border Compliance and Entity Data Management

    By Editors | 08/10/2015

    New research by Fenergo and Aite Group has found that institutional banks are struggling to manage regulatory compliance and entity data management obligations across multiple jurisdictions.

    Market Abuse

    ASIC Reports on Market Integrity Achievements

    By Editors | 07/10/2015

    Report highlights continued investment in technology as a main factor helping it to identify complex crimes and patterns of behaviour.

    KYC & CDD

    CPMI Consults on Correspondent Banking Recommendations

    By Editors | 07/10/2015

    Consultative report on correspondent banking to include reviewing KYC utilities, use of LEI and information sharing.

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