Markets & Infrastructure

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Pakistan’s Central Bank Releases Compliance Risk Management Guidelines

    By Garima Chitkara | 10/08/2017

    State Bank of Pakistan guidelines to promote a “compliance culture” in banks and encourage the adoption of a risk-focused approach to compliance.

    Payments & Settlements

    Thai Bank Governor Calls for Greater Financial Connectivity Across Region

    By Garima Chitkara | 10/08/2017

    Central bank governor made comments during the opening ceremony of the Asian Financial Cooperation Association.

    Trading & Investment

    Malaysia Comes Out Against MYR Trading on SGX and ICE

    By Garima Chitkara | 10/08/2017

    Recent introduction of MYR futures in offshore exchanges a contravention to its foreign exchange management policy and rules.

    Cybersecurity

    HKMA Collecting UnionPay ATM Withdrawal Data

    By Garima Chitkara | 10/08/2017

    Regulator has asked for number of withdrawals and amounts to regulate the use of UnionPay cards in Hong Kong.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    A Front Line Out of Control

    By Peter Guy | 07/08/2017

    Conduct and regulatory risks continue to mount as China’s crackdown on corruption puts pressure on private banks and wealth managers.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI to Study Fintech Potential for Securities Markets

    By Garima Chitkara | 07/08/2017

    Committee will help the regulator evolve the regulatory framework in response to the development of new technology pertinent to the securities markets.

    Structural Regulation

    Japan Halves Setup Time for Foreign Fund Entry

    By Garima Chitkara | 07/08/2017

    UK asset management firm Legal & General Group became the first foreign firm to make use of Japan’s financial market entry consultation desk.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SFC Flags Irregularities in Private Funds and Discretionary Accounts

    By Garima Chitkara | 03/08/2017

    Hong Kong securities regulator expresses concerns on the management of private funds and discretionary accounts.

    Structural Regulation

    Australian Superannuation Body Against Co-regulation

    By Garima Chitkara | 03/08/2017

    ASFA has come out strongly against the Treasury consultation proposing greater involvement of the ASIC in monitoring and enforcing financial industry codes.

    Trading & Investment

    Rolling in the Regulations for Robo-Advisers

    By Kristi Swartz | 01/08/2017

    A SFC consultation paper proposes guidelines for robo-advisers to provide accurate, easily comprehensible information to investors.

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