CAPITAL / LIQUIDITY

    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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