Sustainability & ESG

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.

KYC & CDD

Financial Due Diligence in Asia’s Opaque Jurisdictions

By Peter Guy | 19/09/2016

Roundtable with senior compliance executives explores the latest issues in an increasingly complex, risky area.

Structural Regulation

G20: Reality Meets Regulation for Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

By Peter Guy | 05/09/2016

Governance and operational transparency will challenge its prestige once operations begin.

Reporting & Disclosures

SGX Finalises Sustainability Reporting Rules

By Samuel Riding | 21/06/2016

Singapore Exchange introduces reporting on ‘comply or explain’ basis.