Markets & Infrastructure

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    S.Korea to Tighten Financial Holding Company Governance Rules

    By Editors | 18/03/2018

    Financial regulator says it will toughen rules on appointments amid corporate governance concerns re excessive influence, lack of innovation.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Malaysia Establishes Working Group to Digitise Brokerage Industry

    By Garima Chitkara | 18/03/2018

    The BRIDGe working group will work to enhance operational efficiencies and service standards, promote innovation and reduce brokerage costs.

    Cryptocurrency

    Money 20/20: MAS Speaks Out on Crypto Risks, Blockchain

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2018

    In a speech at Money 20/20 Asia, MAS managing director Ravi Menon spoke about the promise of blockchain technology and containing cryptocurrency risks; AML/CTF risks present a “clear and present danger”.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Mandates Banks’ Further Removal of Unfair Loans Terms

    By Editors | 17/03/2018

    New guidance ensures bank staff are held responsible for conduct and statements outside of formal contracts; removes borrower’s liability in the event of lender misconduct.

    Market Abuse

    Shanghai, Shenzhen Bourses Draft Compulsory Delisting Rules

    By Editors | 16/03/2018

    False, misleading or fraudulent listing, restructuring documents or other disclosures including annual reports will trigger the delisting mechanism.

    Structural Regulation

    Deutsche Fined, Censured for HK Regulatory Breaches

    By Samuel Riding | 15/03/2018

    Securities regulator says fine would have been much higher were it not for self-reporting of breaches, cooperation in inquiry and ‘remedial measures’.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    CLSA Fined $1.15mn for Internal Control Failures – SFC

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/03/2018

    The firm failed to put in place controls to prevent co-mingling of agency execution and client facilitation services.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    MAS to Weigh in on Bank HR Practices

    By Samuel Riding | 15/03/2018

    Advisory group will develop best practices for the industry, including more inclusive, skills-based hiring policy.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    SGX to Merge OTC, Exchange Derivatives into Single Risk Class for Clearing Fund

    By Samuel Riding | 14/03/2018

    Move follows MAS consultation on moving all OTC derivatives contracts onto organised markets.

    CBDCs

    BIS, CPMI Report Outlines Dangers of Central Bank Digital Currencies

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/03/2018

    Central bank-issued digital currencies can enhance payments, settlement, efficiency; but financial stability implications warrant consideration.

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