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AML / KYC
Malaysia has ‘Robust’ AML/CFT Framework – APG-FATF
By Editors | 01/11/2018
More actions needed to further strengthen the framework, including a greater focus on terrorist financing risk from the private sector and foreign source threats.
Market Infrastructure
Singapore Leads Asia Pacific in Open Banking Readiness
By Manesh Samtani | 01/11/2018
In APAC, Singapore is the most prepared for open banking, followed by Australia and Hong Kong, according to Finastra’s ‘Open Banking Readiness Index’.
Big Picture
Asia Struggles to Meet 2020 EU Benchmarks Regulation Deadline
By Editors | 31/10/2018
A number of non-EU benchmark administrators may fail to obtain BMR registration by January 2020, according to a new report from ASIFMA and Herbert Smith Freehills.
Capital / Liquidity
Malaysia Pushes NSFR Implementation to 2020
By Garima Chitkara | 26/10/2018
Bank Negara Malaysia intends to conduct further on-site assessments to ensure robustness in liquidity and funding at banks.
Market Infrastructure
SWIFT gpi Instant Cross-Border Payments Trial Hailed a Success
By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2018
All payments during the trial were processed end-to-end within 60 seconds, demonstrating the service’s capabilities to scale and integrate with other real-time payment systems.
Capital / Liquidity
IFRS 9 Does Not Materially Affect APAC Banks’ Fundamentals – Moody’s
By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2018
Moody’s says problem loan coverage has improved for many APAC banks, offsetting overall declines in CET1 ratios as a result of IFRS 9.
Market Infrastructure
ACMF Launches Social and Sustainability Bond Standards for ASEAN
By Editors | 16/10/2018
The new standards complement the ASEAN Green Bond Standards introduced last year. A new framework also announced will facilitate cross-border movement of investment advisers.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore, Indonesia Agree to Cooperate on Fintech
By Editors | 15/10/2018
The MOU will facilitate information sharing, promote joint innovation projects and establish a framework to help fintech firms better understand each market.
AML / KYC
Europe’s AMLD5 and its Impact on AML Regulations in Asia
By Claus Christensen | 15/10/2018
While AMLD5 confirms the EU’s leadership role in AML legislation, similar efforts have been seen in Asia, says Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer Ltd.
Fintech / Regtech
Fragmented Data Privacy Rules Impede Fintech Growth in Asia
By Manesh Samtani | 11/10/2018
New ASIFMA whitepaper advocates regional harmonisation of data privacy rules to facilitate continued growth of fintech ecosystems in Asia.
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