United States

AML / KYC

Philippine Stock Exchange to Tighten AML Measures

By Samuel Riding | 05/04/2016

Enhanced KYC rules to be introduced in aftermath of Bangladesh Bank scandal.

Market Infrastructure

Thailand SEC Consults on Financial Reporting Rules

By Samuel Riding | 01/04/2016

Consultation covers reporting standards and agricultural derivatives transactions.

Market Infrastructure

Pakistan Introduces Non-bank Micro Finance Companies

By Editors | 24/03/2016

Securities and Exchange Commission revamps regulation to support microenterprises, financial inclusion.

Valeant Decline Exposes Research Regulation Failures

By Peter Guy | 21/03/2016

Regulating sell side research conflicts with investment banking has failed. It’s time for a new model.

India Rising – Tread Cautiously

By Editors | 16/03/2016

Investors should beware the potential reputational risk from India’s legacy of corruption.

Market Infrastructure

Bangladesh Bank Claims Hackers Attempted to Take $951mn

By Editors | 15/03/2016

Finance Minister learned of it only a month later when news initially appeared in the media.

AML / KYC

Ownership Disclosure Rule Creates Market Risk – PSE

By Samuel Riding | 01/03/2016

Head of Philippine Stock Exchange says compliance with rule is ‘close to impossible’.

Market Infrastructure

High Level of Compliance with New Philippines Securities Rules

By Samuel Riding | 21/02/2016

Regulator says 88 of 133 firms meet new regulations despite objections from brokers and dealers association.

Market Infrastructure

Thailand Amending IPO Rules

By Samuel Riding | 17/02/2016

Securities regulator aims to prevent irregular post-IPO trade caused by disproportionate share allocations to company patrons.