Under the current AML model, the ultimate focus for FIs is to protect the institution and the bottom line rather than reduce money laundering, says RUSI's Matthew Redhead.
October 14, 2019RBNZ deputy governor Geoff Bascand says the central bank will review the amount of capital, what form it takes, and the allowed transition period before final decisions are made.
October 4, 2019The reports describe progress by IOSCO members to adopt legislation, regulation and other policies covering MMF and securitisation, considered priority reform areas by the G20.
October 3, 2019New legislation to implement the regime is expected by year-end, empowering the FMA with stronger enforcement tools and the ability to impose higher penalties for conduct breaches.
September 27, 2019Key proposals include limits on the financial performance component of variable compensation, a 7-year deferral period for executive bonuses, and claw back for up to 4 years.
July 24, 2019Synpulse’s Prasanna Venkatesan, Gregory Achache and Marina Mai compare China and Hong Kong's regulatory frameworks in relation to culture and conduct.
July 19, 2019The MAS has commenced a review of the disciplinary frameworks at financial advisory firms, with a view to eventually sharing best practices and developing further guidance.
July 15, 2019The increase in capital requirements are to reflect weaknesses in operational risk management identified in the banks' self-assessments.
July 11, 2019FMA chief executive Rob Everett and RBNZ governor Adrian Orr have confirmed that all banks have committed to removing sales incentives for frontline staff and their managers.
June 25, 2019MAS is equipping itself with advanced tools that will allow for culture and conduct to be evaluated in a more systematic way, say Jeff Kupfer and Stephen Scott at Starling.
June 13, 2019