Malaysia

Where Now for OTC Derivatives in Asia?

By Samuel Riding | 29/03/2017

Asian institutions have a window of opportunity before global rules take hold, according to panellists at Regulation Asia’s OTC Derivatives Summit Asia 2017.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines to Ink 2 ABIF Agreements Next Month

By Samuel Riding | 23/03/2017

Outside regional framework, six banks are negotiating individual deals to set up operations.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Regulators Unite on Corruption

By Samuel Riding | 20/03/2017

Central bank, anti-corruption and tax bodies to share information, best practice.

Market Infrastructure

IOSCO Launches APAC Hub

By Samuel Riding | 15/03/2017

Hub is intended to build regulatory capacity in APAC jurisdictions.

Market Infrastructure

ASEAN Exchanges Eye Regulatory Harmony

By Samuel Riding | 13/03/2017

CEOs also agree to promote cross-exchange listings, mutual recognition of capital market professionals.

AML / KYC

US Issues ML, Financial Crimes Report

By Samuel Riding | 07/03/2017

Institutions in 3 Asian countries said to deal in proceeds from drug trafficking that ‘significantly affects’ US.

Capital / Liquidity

BSP Considering License Applications of 6 Foreign Banks

By Samuel Riding | 02/03/2017

14 foreign institutions have set up operations in the country since liberalisation in 2014.

Japan FSA to Confirm VM Exemptions

By Samuel Riding | 01/03/2017

Banks will not have to post VM in transactions with jurisdictions which have no margin rules or have granted forbearance.

AML / KYC

HK Regulatory, Compliance Demand Steady

By Samuel Riding | 01/03/2017

Morgan McKinley report says cybersecurity among the strongest areas of demand.