Markets & Infrastructure

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Sues Regional Banks Over Unfair Loan Contracts

    By Editors | 05/09/2019

    ASIC says the terms in Bank of Queensland and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank loan contracts could cause detriment to small businesses.

    AI Risk & Governance

    India Government Panel Pushes for Fintech, Regtech Adoption

    By Editors | 04/09/2019

    The panel has also proposed the development of a marketplace model for P2P lending, and the introduction of virtual banking in India.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Compliance Training Failing to Deliver Meaningful Outcomes

    By Editors | 04/09/2019

    Efforts to shape employee behaviour through compliance training have failed to deliver meaningful outcomes, says a new report from Quinlan & Associates.

    Trading & Investment

    China Awards Deutsche, BNP ‘Class A’ Underwriting Licences

    By Editors | 04/09/2019

    The licences mark the first approvals allowing foreign banks to act as lead underwriter for domestically issued bonds, for both local and foreign companies.

    Trading & Investment

    China Allows Unlisted Companies to Issue Convertible Bonds

    By Editors | 03/09/2019

    Allowing non-listed enterprises to issue non-public convertible bonds will broaden their funding channels and lower financing costs.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines Signs Islamic Banking Framework into Law

    By Editors | 03/09/2019

    The law grants Islamic banks powers to carry out the business of a bank in accordance with Sharia principles, in addition to the general powers granted to corporations.

    Structural Regulation

    India to Merge 10 State Owned Banks into Four

    By Editors | 03/09/2019

    “In place of fragmented lending capacity with 27 public sector banks in 2017, now there will be only 12 state-run banks post consolidation,” said India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

    Payments & Settlements

    ACCC Calls for Lower Fees, More Competition in FX Services

    By Editors | 03/09/2019

    An ACCC inquiry found that consumers continue to rely on the big four banks for FX services despite the availability of much cheaper alternatives.

    Structural Regulation

    Bursa Malaysia Consults on Listing Rule Amendments

    By Editors | 03/09/2019

    The amendments focus on the issuance of new securities, seeking to enhance transparency, promote better corporate governance, ensure board integrity and protect investors.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    China Moves to Cut Off P2P Lenders’ Payment Channels

    By Editors | 02/09/2019

    Cutting off payment and settlement services will restrict the funds flowing in and out of P2P lenders, part of a regulatory crackdown on the sector.

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