OTHER ASIA PACIFIC

AML / KYC

Dangers in Banks Supply Chain Facilitation

By JP Reimann | 19/10/2017

Why supporting supply chain activity could be a regulatory and reputational minefield for banks.

Capital / Liquidity

ASEAN Integration Framework on Course for Completion by 2020

By Editors | 19/10/2017

Banking integration framework will allow cross-border operation by lenders from 10 Southeast Asian nations, BSP official confirms.

Malaysia to Introduce Bank Employee Screening, Ethics Requirements

By Editors | 16/10/2017

Central bank moves to improve ethics within the industry, will require banks to introduce minimum conduct standards and policy.

AML / KYC

Thai Banks Join up to Improve Cybersecurity

By Editors | 09/10/2017

Fifteen banks in Thailand have set up a group to tackle information technology stability and security and prepare for cyber-attacks.

AML / KYC

Malaysian Central Bank to ‘Name and Shame’ Rulebreakers

By Editors | 09/10/2017

Bank Negara Malaysia governor says it has shared the names of more than 400 individuals with banks in the country over the past three months.

Enforcement

Malaysia Revising Prudential Framework for Outsourcing by Financial Institutions

By Editors | 04/10/2017

Banks will be urged to enhance due diligence and do more to protect data confidentiality as BNM cites risks from outsourcing to shared services.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines Set to Introduce Tighter Cybersecurity Requirements for Banks

By Editors | 04/10/2017

Measures will include enhanced risk management and governance requirements as well as increased use of cloud technology.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam to Increase Scrutiny of Electronic Trading for Security Loopholes

By Editors | 04/10/2017

Brokerages will be required to report more data, ensure their systems are transparent, fair, secure and compliant with national laws.

Capital / Liquidity

Malaysia Extends NSFR Implementation Deadline to 2019

By Editors | 02/10/2017

Central bank cites uncertainty and divergence from original 1 January 2018 deadline elsewhere, suggests NSFR of Malaysian banks already at 100%.