United States

Supervision & Enforcement

BNM Closes Book on 1MDB

By Samuel Riding | 15/08/2016

Malaysian central bank says it will not reopen investigations.

KYC & CDD

Kyc.com, Dow Jones, Exiger and Regulatory DataCorp Partner to Integrate Sanctions, Screening and Client Risk Assessment

By Editors | 12/08/2016

Utility to support firms, regulatory bodies and multiple jurisdictions.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bangladesh Expects to Recoup All USD81mn from NY Fed Heist

By Samuel Riding | 27/07/2016

Central bank chief says RCBC likely to be held liable for theft, repay money.

Trading & Investment

Former SEC International Corporate Finance Chief to Join Latham & Watkins

By Samuel Riding | 26/07/2016

Paul Dudek to focus on cross-border capital markets transactions and related regulatory matters.

Anti-Money Laundering

Prosecutors Emboldened; Banks Under Pressure

By Peter Guy | 25/07/2016

Legal actions against 1MDB and HSBC open up a new era of aggressive action by prosecutors.

Trading & Investment

Japan Exchange Group (JPX) Launches Next Generation Technology Suite Powered by Nasdaq

By Samuel Riding | 20/07/2016

Japan Exchange Group (JPX) and Nasdaq officially announce JPX has gone live with new next-generation derivatives trading system for Osaka Exchange.

Structural Regulation

Thailand Signs APEC Funds Passport Memo

By Samuel Riding | 03/07/2016

Cross-border mutual fund offerings move a step closer with fourth signatory.

Capital Adequacy

Rip it Up and Start Again: The End of Dodd-Frank?

By Peter Guy | 13/06/2016

Republican Congressman’s proposal to dismantle post-crisis legislation portends a leap into the unknown.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippines Regulator Seeks Prosecution Powers

By Samuel Riding | 10/06/2016

Securities and Exchange Commission also seeking ability to freeze accounts.