Malaysia

Trading & Investment

Regulatory Imperatives on Asia’s Derivatives Frontier

By Samuel Riding | 27/04/2017

The right regulatory framework and local expertise will be essential as new markets develop.

PEPs & Sanctions

HKMA Ticks off, Fines Coutts for AML Failings

By Samuel Riding | 12/04/2017

Firm said to have inadequate PEP identification procedures for more than three years.

Supervision & Enforcement

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.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Malaysian Court Confirms Broker Liability for Client Losses

By Samuel Riding | 06/04/2017

Firm refused judicial review against Securities Industry Dispute Resolution Centre ruling

Clearing & Post-Trade

Where Now for OTC Derivatives in Asia?

By Samuel Riding | 29/03/2017

Asian institutions have a window of opportunity before global rules take hold, according to panellists at Regulation Asia’s OTC Derivatives Summit Asia 2017.

Liquidity Risk

Philippines to Ink 2 ABIF Agreements Next Month

By Samuel Riding | 23/03/2017

Outside regional framework, six banks are negotiating individual deals to set up operations.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Malaysia Regulators Unite on Corruption

By Samuel Riding | 20/03/2017

Central bank, anti-corruption and tax bodies to share information, best practice.

Structural Regulation

IOSCO Launches APAC Hub

By Samuel Riding | 15/03/2017

Hub is intended to build regulatory capacity in APAC jurisdictions.

Structural Regulation

ASEAN Exchanges Eye Regulatory Harmony

By Samuel Riding | 13/03/2017

CEOs also agree to promote cross-exchange listings, mutual recognition of capital market professionals.