United States

Anti-Money Laundering

Prosecutors Emboldened; Banks Under Pressure

By Peter Guy | 25/07/2016

Legal actions against 1MDB and HSBC open up a new era of aggressive action by prosecutors.

Trading & Investment

Japan Exchange Group (JPX) Launches Next Generation Technology Suite Powered by Nasdaq

By Samuel Riding | 20/07/2016

Japan Exchange Group (JPX) and Nasdaq officially announce JPX has gone live with new next-generation derivatives trading system for Osaka Exchange.

Structural Regulation

Thailand Signs APEC Funds Passport Memo

By Samuel Riding | 03/07/2016

Cross-border mutual fund offerings move a step closer with fourth signatory.

Capital Adequacy

Rip it Up and Start Again: The End of Dodd-Frank?

By Peter Guy | 13/06/2016

Republican Congressman’s proposal to dismantle post-crisis legislation portends a leap into the unknown.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippines Regulator Seeks Prosecution Powers

By Samuel Riding | 10/06/2016

Securities and Exchange Commission also seeking ability to freeze accounts.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Thailand SEC Weighs in on Shareholder Vote

By Samuel Riding | 09/06/2016

Securities regulator urges shareholders to exercise voting rights.

Structural Regulation

ADB Advising on Sri Lanka Regulatory Reform

By Samuel Riding | 07/06/2016

Development bank to work with authorities on policy and institutional changes.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Navigating Risk in an Increasingly Interconnected Asia

By Editors | 03/06/2016

How globalisation and technological advances have increased the region’s complexity and sophistication.

Structural Regulation

Thailand Proposes Reporting Exemptions

By Samuel Riding | 30/05/2016

Foreign-regulated issuers of securities, tender offers used in takeovers will not be subject to SEC rules.