Opinions & Analysis

    Structural Regulation

    The Ties That Bind: Market Connectivity Continues to Increase Despite Opposing Rhetoric

    By Larry Thompson | 30/05/2018

    Whether it is geopolitical tensions in North Asia, the UK’s exit from the European Union or new U.S. trade policies, globalisation would appear to many to be in retreat in many regions of the world — but this is not the case in financial markets.

    Data Privacy

    Regulators to the Rescue: MAS and the Drive to Ease the Data Reporting Burden

    By Swati Kothari | 30/05/2018

    MAS has unveiled its roadmap for the transformation of the collection of data from financial institutions. And while there may be clear benefits, providing all data in machine readable format by MAS’ planned deadline will be challenging.

    Data Privacy

    GDPR – Frankenstein’s Monster of Regulation

    By Peter Lancos | 22/05/2018

    Given the 25 May go-live date, financial institutions in Asia need to immediately consider their obligations under GDPR, which will apply to any firm with clients or employees who are EU citizens.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SFC Fund Manager Code of Conduct – What You Need to Know

    By Derek McGibney | 16/05/2018

    The ten key points you need to know about the SFC’s consultation conclusions on changes to the Fund Manager Code of Conduct, due to be implemented in six months’ time.

    Cryptocurrency

    Regulation in the Age of Cryptocurrencies

    By Will Hallatt | 02/05/2018

    Blockchain technology is ushering in a new epoch of monetary oversight, creating opportunities and challenges for regulators in a world disrupted by the advent of cryptocurrencies.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    APRA’s Economic and Financial Statistics Reform: A User’s Guide to Readiness

    By Douglas Cheung | 19/04/2018

    APRA may have delayed planned reforms to the Economic and Financial Statistics reported by banks, but banks can’t afford to be complacent, says Douglas Cheung, examining how banks should best prepare for the reforms.

    Trading & Investment

    Research in an Unbundled World

    By Roland De Marsangy | 08/02/2018

    Buy-side firms are finding their way to new ways of profiting from their research, and market volumes appear unaffected in the early stages of the MiFID II era.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AML Now a Top Concern for Chinese Regulators, and a Worry for Banks

    By Yaqi Bao | 24/01/2018

    It is clearer than ever that Chinese regulators take AML as a major priority, but domestic banks can lack the expertise to meet ever-increasing requirements.

    Payments & Settlements

    How Regulators Position Payment Service Providers in China

    By Wang Jian | 08/06/2017

    Capital Adequacy

    APRA’s Statistics Form Review – Get Ahead of the Future

    By Douglas Cheung | 27/03/2017

    Trying to compile all the new reports at the last minute should be avoided at all costs.

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