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Malaysian Authorities to Apply Basel III to Financial Holding Companies
By Samuel Riding | 29/10/2015
Change has substantial implications as many banking groups in Malaysia are headed by holding companies with bank operating subsidiaries.
Securities / Derivatives
New Malaysia Capital Rules to Affect Banking Groups, says Fitch
By Editors | 22/10/2015
Malaysia’s extension of Basel III capital adequacy requirements to financial holding companies will affect most major banking groups.
Institutional Banks Struggle with Cross-Border Compliance and Entity Data Management
By Editors | 08/10/2015
New research by Fenergo and Aite Group has found that institutional banks are struggling to manage regulatory compliance and entity data management obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia Issues New Policy Document on Compliance
By Editors | 05/10/2015
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has released new policy requirements on compliance for financial institutions which will come into effect on January 1, 2017.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia Securities Laws Amendments Come Into Force
By Editors | 25/09/2015
The securities laws amendments will to facilitate innovative fundraising structures, enhance investor protection, clarify responsibilities of issuers and advisers, and expand supervisory powers.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai Asset Managers to Offer Hedge Funds Next Year
By Editors | 24/09/2015
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is drafting rules to allow Thai asset management companies to offer hedge funds locally.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia Receives FATF Praise for AML/CTF Efforts
By Editors | 21/09/2015
The Financial Action Task Force has issued a report praising Malaysia’s legal framework for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standards.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia Launches New Fintech Initiative
By Editors | 09/09/2015
Malaysia’s Securities Commission has announced a new initiative aimed at driving interest towards the development of financial technology sector.
ASEAN Regulators Ease Cross-Border Capital Raising
By Editors | 08/09/2015
Regulators in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand have jointly issued a handbook to streamline the review framework for cross-border equity and debt securities offerings in ASEAN.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Seeks Trading Link with Malaysia
By Editors | 06/09/2015
The Taiwan Stock Exchange is open to exploring setting up a stock-trading link with Malaysia if Bursa Malaysia is interested.
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