Sustainability & ESG

KYC & CDD

Dangers in Banks Supply Chain Facilitation

By JP Reimann | 19/10/2017

Why supporting supply chain activity could be a regulatory and reputational minefield for banks.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

China Regulators Eye Standardisation, Senior Managers Regime

By Editors | 12/06/2017

China’s top financial regulators have developed a strategic plan to create a “standardised financial system”, including joint measures on risk […]

Reporting & Disclosures

BSP, World Bank Unit Ink Agreement on Bank ESG

By Samuel Riding | 31/05/2017

Banking regulator, International Finance Corporation to develop new governance and risk management assessment tools.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB Chief Urges Continuation of Reform

By Samuel Riding | 20/03/2017

But Mark Carney suggests body will investigate ‘unintended consequences’ of regulation.

Trading & Investment

HK Expands Fund Disclosure Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 06/03/2017

All authorised funds must now disclose ongoing charges, past performance.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB to Develop Reform Impact Assessment

By Samuel Riding | 02/03/2017

Framework due to be published before July’s G20 Summit.

Climate Risk

APRA Moots Climate-change Stress Tests

By Samuel Riding | 17/02/2017

Executive board member says climate change now has ‘potential system-wide implications’.

Credit Risk

Australian Banks to Report More Data

By Samuel Riding | 17/01/2017

APRA requirement said to develop data availability for ‘clear presentation of facts’.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Top AMCs Subscribe to Singapore Stewardship Principles

By Samuel Riding | 03/11/2016

BlackRock, JP Morgan and Temasek sign up to voluntary initiative to promote good practice.