Financial Crime

    Operational Risk

    Taiwan FSC Issues Guidelines on Bank Inspections

    By Editors | 02/08/2021

    The FSC says a key objective of the guidelines is to introduce innovative technology including big data analysis into the inspection process.

    Cryptocurrency

    UPDATED – MAS Grants “In-Principle Approval” to First DPT Provider

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/08/2021

    MAS has clarified that notices have been issued to several applicants and that “in-principle approval” is not an official term.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Fighting Financial Crime with Advanced Technologies

    By Ashish Rai | 02/08/2021

    AI and machine learning make it easier for firms to spot suspicious behavior and reduce false positives, but adoption is not without challenges, says Ashish Rai.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    APRA Raises Expectations on Superannuation Entities

    By Editors | 02/08/2021

    APRA has written to RSE licensees describing their key obligations in light of the introduction of the Your Future, Your Super reforms.

    Market Abuse

    Westpac Insider Trading Case May Not Be Heard Until 2023

    By Editors | 01/08/2021

    A proposed February 2022 trial date will not be feasible as Westpac will have to be allowed sufficient time to review expert evidence.

    Cryptocurrency

    Regulatory Pressure on Binance Builds With Malaysia Ban

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/08/2021

    Malaysia’s SC has announced enforcement actions. Binance is winding down its derivatives business in Europe. India is probing its involvement in a betting probe.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    State Street Updates TraHK Prospectus as US Sanctions Take Effect

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/08/2021

    In an addendum, State Street says TraHK units will not be offered or sold in the US or to US persons located outside the US.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    China: Another Ex-Banking Regulator Under Corruption Probe

    By Editors | 01/08/2021

    Cai Esheng served as CBRC vice chairman for eight years. He was in charge of supervising non-bank financial institutions.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    CSRC Releases Latest Grades for Securities Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/08/2021

    Goldman Sachs Gaohua Securities, Morgan Stanley Huaxin, and Credit Suisse Founder Securities made the list for the first time.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    AIA New Zealand Faces Penalty for Misleading Customers

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/08/2021

    AIA’s remediation process is complete and it has reviewed its systems and processes to make sure the breaches did not recur.

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