Philippines

RBA, BNM Governors to Head FSB’s Asia Consultative Group

By Editors | 12/06/2017

RBA (Reserve Bank of Australia) governor Philip Lowe will from 1 July this year replace Norman Chan, chief executive of […]

ESG / Sustainability

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.

AML / KYC

HK SFC Launches Broker Cybersecurity Consultation

By Editors | 09/05/2017

Cybercrime rapidly becoming a top priority of Asia Pacific regulators.

Philippines to Tighten Bank Governance Rules

By Samuel Riding | 08/05/2017

Requirements will be similar to those for listed firms, include punishment framework for breaches.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines to Ease Fund Derivative Rules

By Samuel Riding | 24/04/2017

Securities regulator also planning new investment management risk guidelines.

AML / KYC

Philippines to Introduce ‘Basic’ Banking

By Samuel Riding | 18/04/2017

Accounts will have easier KYC and low balance requirements in bid to boost financial inclusion.

Uncategorised

OTC Derivatives: Get Ready for Fine-tuning

By Samuel Riding | 12/04/2017

Panellists at OTC Derivatives Summit Asia eye the next phase of regulation.

AML / KYC

BSP to Mandate Multi-factor Authentication

By Samuel Riding | 10/04/2017

Measures are a reaction to rising threat of cybercrime.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Inks Cross-border Agreements with Philippines, Thailand

By Samuel Riding | 07/04/2017

MoU with Thailand covers cross-border supervision; Philippines agreement confirms ABIF details.