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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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