Opinions & Analysis

PEPs & Sanctions

Anarchy in the UK’s Sanctions Regime

By Eric A. Sohn | 13/03/2019

In light of the OFSI’s recent fine on Raphaels Bank, Eric Sohn at Dow Jones Risk & Compliance looks at other seemingly outsized penalties, and what they could mean.

Emerging Prudential Risks

How Regulators in Asia Can Enhance Their Competitiveness

By Simon Topping | 13/03/2019

KPMG’s Simon Topping offers his views on how regulatory considerations can affect the attractiveness and competitiveness of Asia Pacific banking markets.

Structural Regulation

LIBOR Transition Requires Efforts now, Despite BMR Grace Period

By Matthieu Sachot | 07/03/2019

Regardless of the BMR compliance extension, it is important that LIBOR transition programmes continue to progress quickly, says Matthieu Sachot at Chappuis Halder & Co.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Are We Ready for the Next Financial Crisis?

By Adrien Vanderlinden | 05/03/2019

DTCC’s Adrien Vanderlinden explores the biggest threats to financial stability 10 years after the financial crisis, and how Asia is responding to potential cyber-threats.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Gets Tough on Virtual Assets and Their Service Providers

By ComplyAdvantage | 27/02/2019

If the FATF Interpretive Note is adopted, virtual assets and their service providers could fall under the same level of regulatory scrutiny as seen in traditional banking, says ComplyAdvantage.

Structural Regulation

HKMA Turns Up the Heat, Announces Consultation on IBOR Transition

By Will Hallatt | 22/02/2019

The outcome of the HKMA and TMA consultation will be a turning point for financial services firms preparing for life after LIBOR, says international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills.

Anti-Money Laundering

AML Beyond Banking: The Increasing Scope of Global AML Regulation

By Claus Christensen | 20/02/2019

Increased transparency in the banking sector has made other avenues for money laundering gain greater prominence, writes Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer Ltd.

Structural Regulation

SFTR: What Asian Financial Firms Need to Know

By Oliver Williams | 14/02/2019

Firms in Asia need to start preparing for the impacts SFTR will have on the way they manage their information flow when working with European counterparties, says DTCC’s Oliver Williams.

Anti-Money Laundering

Complying with AML/CTF Obligations in Australia

By Sophie Gerber | 06/02/2019

Sophie Grace director Sophie Gerber lays out the obligations reporting entities must adhere to for compliance with AML/CTF rules in Australia.