Financial Crime

    Capital Adequacy

    EU Regulators Consider Stricter Rules for Foreign Banks

    By Editors | 06/02/2022

    EU regulators are reportedly considering rule revisions that could force more foreign banks to operate as subsidiaries rather than branches.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    China Eases Process for Investors to Seek Redress for Securities Fraud

    By Editors | 06/02/2022

    Administrative penalties or criminal judgments will no longer be preconditions for courts to accept civil compensation cases involving securities fraud.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    MAS to Introduce Equitable Loss Sharing Framework for Scams

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/02/2022

    OCBC’s goodwill payouts to fully cover customer losses were a one-off gesture, and they “do not set a general precedent for future cases”, MAS said.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    New Sanctions Imposed Against Myanmar Officials

    By Editors | 04/02/2022

    US and Singapore officials have reportedly met to discuss ways to limit Myanmar’s military from accessing financial assets overseas.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Philippines to Enhance Supervision of Financial Conglomerates

    By Editors | 04/02/2022

    The BSP, SEC, PDIC, and Insurance Commission have agreed to establish a supervisory college for financial conglomerate supervision.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Skills Gap a Key Bottleneck for Macao Financial Sector: IMF

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/02/2022

    The IMF proposes a multi-prong approach to bridge the skills gap and support the development of modern financial services in Macao.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    APRA Commences Initiative to Modernise Prudential Architecture

    By Editors | 02/02/2022

    APRA says there will be a need for innovation in regulation and new rules, including to address how crypto-assets are treated for prudential purposes.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Preparing for New Russia-Related Sanctions, Export Controls

    By Nick Turner | 01/02/2022

    Nick Turner and Steptoe partners summarize noteworthy US proposals for imposing Russia-related sanctions over the situation in Ukraine.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    EBA Launches EuReCA, a Central Database for AML/CFT

    By Editors | 01/02/2022

    EuReCA will act as an early warning tool which will help competent authorities to act before ML/TF risks crystallise, the EBA said.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Korea FSS Proposes to Partially Suspend Hana Bank Operations

    By Editors | 01/02/2022

    The FSS is also proposing to force Hana Bank executives and employees involved in DLF mis-selling to pay penalties.

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