United States

Anti-Money Laundering

US Extra-territorial Enforcement is Here to Stay

By JP Reimann | 06/04/2017

Compliance with US overseas enforcement actions is unlikely to change in Asia despite the dilemma it raises for the region’s banks.

Emerging Prudential Risks

The Strange Death of SIFI

By Peter Guy | 03/04/2017

Events point to major reforms in Dodd-Frank that could unleash a wave of liquidity.

Clearing & Post-Trade

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.

Trading & Investment

Philippines’ 1st DDS to List Next Month

By Samuel Riding | 28/03/2017

Two firms confirmed as eligible brokers; BDO Unibank the designated settlement bank.

Structural Regulation

Regulatory Rollback? Don’t Bet on It

By Samuel Riding | 14/03/2017

APAC institutions banking on having an easier time in the Trump-Brexit era could be in for a rude awakening.

Structural Regulation

Philippines to Lift Minimum Public Float Requirement

By Samuel Riding | 13/03/2017

Floor to be increased from 10% to 15% and later to 25%.

Market Abuse

US SEC Freezes Singapore Broker-Dealer Accounts

By Samuel Riding | 03/03/2017

US regulator alleges unknown traders gained $1.7mn from inside information, Straits Times reports.

Structural Regulation

PSE Set to Agree Fixed Income Exchange Merger

By Samuel Riding | 28/02/2017

CEO Hans Sicat expected to become head of corporate bond board operator.

Structural Regulation

ASEAN Members Agree Audit Improvements

By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2017

4 countries to seek to reduce number of listed company audits with inspection findings by 25%.