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AML / KYC
MAS Chief Cites Technology as Top Regulatory Priority
By Samuel Riding | 24/04/2017
Ravi Menon cites banks exit from some market segments, but says costs not sufficient reason for regulatory rollback.
Capital / Liquidity
Vietnam Allows Bank to Seek Majority Foreign Shareholder
By Samuel Riding | 24/04/2017
Saigon Commercial Bank already in talks but regulation could still prove a hindrance, CEO says.
AML / KYC
S.Korea Regulator to Focus on ‘Ex-post’ Supervision
By Samuel Riding | 21/04/2017
Governor tells foreign firms FSS will shift from ‘punitive and ex-ante supervision’ in ‘the Age of VUCA’.
AML / KYC
Chinese Bank Exec in Alleged $436mn Fraud
By Samuel Riding | 19/04/2017
Fraud involved fake bank acceptance bills and ‘recycled’ wealth management products.
Capital / Liquidity
Korean Banks Told to Revise Credit Risk Models
By Samuel Riding | 17/04/2017
Private equity funds will be allowed to take over bad debts, restructure mid-sized firms.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Planning Problem Assets Consultation
By Samuel Riding | 17/04/2017
Regulator to consider BCBS guidelines, introduce ‘relevant policy proposals’.
AML / KYC
FSB Kicks Off ‘Unintended Consequences’ Consultation
By Samuel Riding | 12/04/2017
Board says consultation will result in fine tuning rather than a rollback of post-crisis reform.
Capital / Liquidity
CBRC Ups the Ante on Supervision, Enforcement
By Samuel Riding | 11/04/2017
Banks ordered to conduct reviews of risk and compliance as new chairman Guo Shuqing toughens stance.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Sets Out Regulation, Supervision Agenda
By Samuel Riding | 07/04/2017
Upcoming measures include new ‘corrective action’ framework and REIT, InvIT investment rules.
AML / KYC
Malaysia Inks Cross-border Agreements with Philippines, Thailand
By Samuel Riding | 07/04/2017
MoU with Thailand covers cross-border supervision; Philippines agreement confirms ABIF details.
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