United States

    US Steps Up Probe in Asia amid Tax-Evasion Crackdown

    By Editors | 05/01/2015

    US authorities would increase their investigations of international tax evasion by US taxpayers in Hong Kong and the rest of Asia following the implementation of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act from July last year, lawyers say.

    ‘Spoofing’: Don’t do the Crime If you Can’t Do The Time

    By Peter Guy | 18/12/2014

    US government tries to criminalise a high frequency trading tactic. Will computers be convicted?

    Securities / Derivatives

    Derivatives Reform Stirs Controversy

    By Editors | 29/10/2014

    ISDA 2014 Annual Asia Pacific Conference Part One: Revealing the reform process

    ASEAN Launches Collective Investment Scheme

    By Editors | 26/08/2014

    Singapore-based fund managers can now offer their funds directly to investors in Malaysia and Thailand under a streamlined authorization process following the launch of the ASEAN Collective Investment Scheme (CIS).

    Standard Chartered Fined $300 Million by US Financial Watchdog

    By Editors | 21/08/2014

    Standard Chartered will pay $300m over lapses in anti-money-laundering procedures and temporarily suspend its dollar clearing operations with high-risk clients in Hong Kong, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) said.

    DTCC to Launch Client Data, Documentation Hub

    By Editors | 01/08/2014

    The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, the world’s largest post-trade services provider, announced the establishment of the client data and documentation solution Clarient Entity Hub, which is designed to provide increased controls, standardization and transparency in managing client information.

    Australian Regulator Censures RBS over Interest Rate Manipulation

    By Editors | 22/07/2014

    Australia’s securities regulator has censured the Royal Bank of Scotland for its role in manipulating Australia’s bank bill swap rate.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Asian Regulators Enforce Global Derivatives Reporting Reforms

    By Editors | 08/07/2014

    Pragmatic consultation helps to improve transparency and risk management.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Regulators Cautious on Rising China Loans

    By Editors | 11/06/2014

    Hong Kong regulators are imposing strict financial rules four years ahead of their expected implementation under global standards on worries some banks may be vulnerable if Chinese economy weakens significantly.

    Financial Regulators’ Expenditures Rise as Market Surveillance Deepens

    By Editors | 27/05/2014

    Financial services regulators in major markets including Hong Kong have increased their expenditure over the last seven years by nearly 60% amid growing pressure on regulatory agencies to deepen scrutiny of the financial services industry following the 2008 crisis.

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