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    Thailand, Philippines Forge Agreement on Banking Supervision

    By Editors | 19/12/2017

    Central banks commit to fostering information exchange and cooperation in areas of licensing, on-site examinations, supervisory colleges, crisis management.

    Ethical Failings the Main Reason for Financial Crime – Report

    By Editors | 18/12/2017

    Survey of Bangladesh banks finds two thirds face financial crime; general banking, credit, IT most vulnerable.

    Philippines Forges Ahead with Bitcoin Legitimisation

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2017

    Central bank to regulate virtual currencies for remittance, payments; not yet ready to endorse bitcoin as a currency.

    AML / KYC

    US Lifts Threat of Criminal Charges against HSBC

    By Garima Chitkara | 14/12/2017

    Bank released from deferred prosecution agreement after meeting its terms; outgoing CEO says AML to remain ‘a top priority’ in 2018.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Geopolitical Risk a Grave Concern for Financial Services in 2018

    By Editors | 14/12/2017

    DTCC report says cyber risk continues to be seen as greatest threat, but many firms now see geopolitical issues as one of the five biggest concerns.

    Market Infrastructure

    Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia Launch Local Currency Clearing

    By Editors | 13/12/2017

    Deal involving multiple regional banks, which takes effect on 2 January, will enable wider use of domestic currencies in financial investment.

    Capital / Liquidity

    MiFID II: Everything European Banks Active in Asia Need to Know

    By Fabienne Sayarath | 07/12/2017

    Exploring key issues including the status of local subsidiaries, trading venue uncertainty, transaction reporting and more as the deadline looms.

    AML / KYC

    What You Need to Know About MiFID II Product Governance Requirements

    By Samuel Riding | 07/12/2017

    With less than a month to go before the MiFID II comes into effect, Vijay Chander, executive director for Fixed […]

    AML / KYC

    Don’t Panic – MiFID II Set for ‘Soft’ Launch

    By Samuel Riding | 07/12/2017

    Experts say regulators likely to accept a ‘best efforts’ approach for at least several weeks after MiFID II official implementation deadline.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    FIA Critiques EU Proposals to Directly Supervise Asia CCPs

    By Garima Chitkara | 07/12/2017

    Chief executive says some systemically important CCPs could be forced to move to Europe, fragmenting liquidity and raising costs.

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