Financial Crime

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Reinforces Lending Roles of Policy Banks

By Editors | 13/04/2015

China’s State Council has approved a plan to reform China Development Bank and two other lenders to make them more responsive in funding initiatives in line with the country’s growth policies.

Structural Regulation

Implications of China’s Looming Market Evolution

By Editors | 10/04/2015

Implications of market structure changes for surveillance and risk management professionals.

PEPs & Sanctions

Moscow Exchange Seeks Dual Listing Capability on HKEx

By Peter Guy | 09/04/2015

Recent sanctions are forcing Russians to seek alternative financing platforms away from American and European influence.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Seeks Reforms in Dealing with Client Legal Privilege

By Editors | 07/04/2015

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission is seeking reforms that would prevent people from making unsubstantial claims of client legal privilege that could delay investigations into breaches of the corporation law.

Anti-Money Laundering

The Risk of De-Risking

By Editors | 02/04/2015

Complying with anti-money laundering regulations while protecting the bottom line.

KYC & CDD

Making KYC Accessible for Smaller Banks

By Editors | 26/03/2015

SWIFT has introduced a free-to-use utility that will help smaller institutions achieve compliance and reduce the cost and problems of procedures.

Structural Regulation

Challenges in India’s Regulatory Landscape

By Peter Guy | 12/03/2015

India Regulatory Summit highlights how international financial regulations can work in a developing economy.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Conduct Risk: Emerging Agenda for Regulators, Says GreySpark Report

By Editors | 04/03/2015

Conduct-related risks are an emerging regulatory frontier for risk, compliance and operations in financial institutions, says a new report.

Market Abuse

Australia Regulators Probe Forex Moves Ahead of RBA Announcement

By Editors | 04/03/2015

The Reserve Bank of Australia has asked the Australian Securities and Investments Commission to investigate sharp movements in the Australian dollar in the minute before the March interest rates policy decision was announced on Tuesday afternoon.