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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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