Markets & Infrastructure

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australian Banks Taking Too Long to Fix ‘Fees-For-No-Service’ Failings – ASIC

    By Editors | 12/03/2019

    Delays attributed to poor record-keeping and systems, failures to implement methodologies to identify and compensate customers, and an overly legalistic approach at some institutions.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX to Launch China A-Share Futures Contract

    By Editors | 12/03/2019

    The development represents a key risk management tool for international investors who need to manage their A-share equity exposure, says HKEX chief Charles Li.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Banks Increasingly Focused on Conduct Risk – FSB

    By Editors | 12/03/2019

    At an FSB workshop on compensation practices, banks reported an increased focus on conduct risk, management accountability and culture reform.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    SWIFT Related Fines Imposed by RBI Total $10mn Across 36 Banks

    By Editors | 11/03/2019

    The number of banks fined by the RBI for failing to integrate their core banking systems with SWIFT has now risen to 36, with fines totaling $10.16mn.

    Payments & Settlements

    MAS’ Ravi Menon on Blockchain Misconceptions – Speech

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2019

    In a recent speech, MAS managing director Ravi Menon shared his views on blockchain, common misconceptions and use-cases where the technology shows the most promise.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    AFCA Finalises Over 18,000 Complaints in Four Months

    By Editors | 08/03/2019

    Australia’s four months old ‘one stop shop’ for financial services dispute resolution has finalised 18,390 complaints, yielding more than A$54mn in awards to consumers and small businesses.

    Structural Regulation

    China’s AMAC Proposes Stricter Rules for Private Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/03/2019

    Private equity, venture capital and hedge fund managers are facing more stringent requirements to register a product with the Asset Management Association of China.

    Trading & Investment

    Shanghai Exchange Signals Possible End-May Launch for New Tech Board

    By Editors | 08/03/2019

    The SSE gave its first indication of a launch date for the new science and technology board in a WeChat post, saying the trading system will be ready at the end of May.

    Trading & Investment

    S. Korea FSC Chair Renews Call to End Stock Transaction Tax

    By Editors | 08/03/2019

    Lawmakers want the securities transaction tax abolished. The government want a more gradual approach. FSC chairman Choi Jong-ku welcomes either discussion.

    Tokenisation

    Malaysia Consults on Frameworks for ICOs, Property Crowdfunding

    By Editors | 08/03/2019

    The ICO framework covers issuer eligibility, transparency in disclosures, and utilisation of proceeds. The property crowdfunding framework was first announced in Budget 2019.

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