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DLT Can Enhance Settlement Systems, But Not Replace Them
By Manesh Samtani | 14/06/2019
A new paper from Greenwich Associates says DLT cannot replace settlement infrastructure entirely without imposing the very costs it was designed to reduce.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore: Progressing the Culture and Conduct Risk Agenda
By Jeffrey Kupfer | 13/06/2019
MAS 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.
Fintech / Regtech
Philippines: Online Lenders to Adopt Code of Conduct
By Editors | 08/06/2019
The pledge comes after 48 online lenders were cited for using customers’ personal data to publicly shame people who did not settle their debts on time.
Market Infrastructure
Finance Should be a Force for Good: MAS
By Garima Chitkara | 05/06/2019
Financial institutions need to build trust, inclusivity and sustainability in order to be a force for good, MAS managing director Ravi Menon said in a speech on Monday.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand Looks to Ease Listing Rules for SMEs
By Editors | 30/05/2019
Revising the listing rules will be a key agenda item at a 1 June meeting between the SEC and SET, as the current rules may be too restrictive for SMEs.
Market Infrastructure
Philippines Revises Framework Governing Bank Auditors
By Editors | 29/05/2019
The revised framework lays out criteria for banks to select external auditors as well as key guidelines for auditors in their assessment of banks.
AML / KYC
Five RCBC Bank Employees Charged with Money Laundering
By Editors | 25/05/2019
Five current and former bank employees have been charged with money laundering in the Philippines in connection with the 2016 Bangladesh Bank heist.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong-China Arbitration Arrangement a Boon for Lenders
By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2019
The new arrangement enabling Hong Kong-seated arbitrations to seek interim measures from mainland courts represents a step forward for China’s offshore financiers.
ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong: An Ecosystem Approach to Bank Culture Reform
By Jeffrey Kupfer | 21/05/2019
The HKMA is addressing culture and conduct risk by learning from other markets, engaging with other regulators, and exploring new technology, say Jeff Kupfer and Stephen Scott at Starling Trust.
Enforcement
Ex-JP Morgan Managing Director Charged with Bribery
By Editors | 20/05/2019
A former JP Morgan Securities managing director offered to employ the son of a potential client as a reward for “showing favour” in hiring the bank for IPO sponsor work.
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