Other Asia Pacific

AML / KYC

Southeast Asia CTF Group Established

By Editors | 23/11/2017

Group led initially by AUSTRAC and Philippines Anti-Money Laundering Council aims to disrupt sources of funding, movement and use of funds.

AML / KYC

Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia to Hold CTF Summit

By Editors | 16/11/2017

Summit to include ‘codeathon’, with 80 participants demonstrating new digital tools and ideas to address the challenge of terrorist financing.

Capital / Liquidity

Trapped Liquidity Optimisation – Solutions for Asia

By Matthieu Sachot | 09/11/2017

Regulators in the region are introducing ever-tighter rules on the movement of cash and assets. Firms need to find innovative solutions.

Market Infrastructure

China Playing Catch-up on Hedge Fund Data Sharing – IOSCO

By Editors | 09/11/2017

Although China has set up supervisory mechanisms, it has not yet established an information sharing mechanism to help establish global systemic risk.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines Signs up to ASEAN Fund Passport Scheme; Green Bond Standards Introduced

By Garima Chitkara | 09/11/2017

ASEAN conference also hears of plans to allow cross-border transfer of capital markets professionals without additional license requirements.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand to Boost Fintech Use With New Law

By Garima Chitkara | 09/11/2017

Regulator says current laws are hindering development of financial technology sector; aims to promote ‘full scale digital economy’.

OTC Derivative Margin Requirements – Still Work to be Done

By Samuel Riding | 09/11/2017

Mark Jennis of Global Collateral suggests it will take a further two years for Asia Pacific firms to get all their ducks in a row.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia, Vietnam Join Virtual Currency Clampdown

By Editors | 30/10/2017

Indonesian central bank says ‘financial innovation’ requires pre-approval; State Bank of Vietnam to pass law outlawing virtual currencies next year.