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Market Infrastructure
Culture & Conduct: the Global Regulatory Agenda
By Jeffrey Kupfer | 29/04/2019
The UK FCA has been a definitive leader in driving the global supervisory agenda in relation to culture and conduct risk, say Jeff Kupfer and Stephen Scott at Starling Trust Sciences.
AML / KYC
Wolfsberg Group Endorses APAC Toolkit for Tackling Human Trafficking
By Editors | 26/04/2019
The Wolfsberg Group has endorsed the latest Anti Human Trafficking Toolkit from the Thomson Reuters Foundation, tailored for use in Asia Pacific by banks and financial institutions.
Market Infrastructure
BSP Issues Draft Rules for Implementing National Payment Systems Act
By Editors | 26/04/2019
The Philippine central bank has issued a draft circular to support its new mandate as the primary regulator for the country’s payment systems.
Market Infrastructure
Shenzhen, Thailand Stock Exchanges to Develop Cross Border Products
By Editors | 25/04/2019
An MoU sign by the SZSE and SET this week will facilitate the development of cross-border products such as ETFs, depositary receipts, indices and green finance products.
Market Infrastructure
China, Indonesia, India Slow to Finalise Close-Out Netting Reforms
By Garima Chitkara | 24/04/2019
In its April quarterly round-up, ISDA detailed efforts in the three jurisdictions to ensure legal certainty on close-out netting, seen to be a critical issue for derivatives market development.
AML / KYC
Delayering AML – Ideal Test Field for Innovative Technologies
By Prasanna Venkatesan | 22/04/2019
AML/CFT is an ideal test field for new technologies given the risk factors and complex challenges Asian banks face, says Synpulse’s Prasanna Venkatesan.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korean FIs Should Strengthen Ties with ASEAN Countries – FSS
By Editors | 22/04/2019
FSS first senior deputy governor Yoo Kwang-yeol in a closed door meeting told Korean financial institutions with units in Southeast Asian countries to offer more localised financial services.
Securities / Derivatives
DSE Proposes Measures to Develop Bangladesh Capital Market
By Editors | 22/04/2019
After a major decline in market cap since last year, Dhaka Stock Exchange has submitted proposals to the regulator to help stimulate the market.
Market Infrastructure
Hogan Lovells Releases APAC Data Protection, Cyber Security Guide
By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2019
The guide offers a look at the key data protection and cyber security developments of 2018, expectations for the year ahead, and guidance for effective compliance.
AML / KYC
Southeast Asia Vulnerable to North Korea Crypto Activity
By Editors | 15/04/2019
New RUSI research reveals how North Korea can exploit cryptocurrency, particularly in Southeast Asia, to circumvent international sanctions.
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