Malaysia

Anti-Money Laundering

MAS Details 1MDB Investigations

By Samuel Riding | 22/07/2016

Quintet of banks and one remittance agent have been under investigation.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia to Enhance CIS Framework

By Samuel Riding | 21/07/2016

Securities Commission also proposes new rules on unit trusts expected to shorten time to market.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Asia’s Conduct Equation

By Samuel Riding | 12/07/2016

Why taking a firm grip on the nebulous concept of conduct requires more than just money and resources.

Trading & Investment

IDX Plans to Boost Market Liquidity

By Samuel Riding | 28/06/2016

Brokers in Indonesia could be encouraged to increase minimum capital in an effort to energise stock market.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysia Clamps Down on Illegal Investment Schemes

By Samuel Riding | 13/06/2016

Regulator says 56 businesses have offered illegal investments in commodities, forex and gold.

Structural Regulation

Bursa Malaysia Eases Broker, Clearing Participant Access

By Samuel Riding | 10/06/2016

Institutions will be able to start activity with only a notification to their respective markets.

Anti-Money Laundering

1MDB, BSI and the Tectonic Shift in Swiss Banking

By Peter Guy | 30/05/2016

Beyond recent revelations, new regulations and prosecution powers will reshape an industry’s entire future.

Capital Adequacy

IFSB to Issue Islamic Finance Stress Testing Guidelines

By Samuel Riding | 17/05/2016

Islamic Financial Services Board to provide guidance for regulators and market participants.

Structural Regulation

Southeast Asia – The Price of Not Keeping up with Global Regulations

By Peter Guy | 16/05/2016

Capital markets falling behind in infrastructure, technology and regulations face being marginalised by China.