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Structural Regulation
The Ties That Bind: Market Connectivity Continues to Increase Despite Opposing Rhetoric
By Larry Thompson | 30/05/2018
Whether it is geopolitical tensions in North Asia, the UK’s exit from the European Union or new U.S. trade policies, globalisation would appear to many to be in retreat in many regions of the world — but this is not the case in financial markets.
Data Privacy
Regulators to the Rescue: MAS and the Drive to Ease the Data Reporting Burden
By Swati Kothari | 30/05/2018
MAS has unveiled its roadmap for the transformation of the collection of data from financial institutions. And while there may be clear benefits, providing all data in machine readable format by MAS’ planned deadline will be challenging.
Data Privacy
GDPR – Frankenstein’s Monster of Regulation
By Peter Lancos | 22/05/2018
Given the 25 May go-live date, financial institutions in Asia need to immediately consider their obligations under GDPR, which will apply to any firm with clients or employees who are EU citizens.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
SFC Fund Manager Code of Conduct – What You Need to Know
By Derek McGibney | 16/05/2018
The ten key points you need to know about the SFC’s consultation conclusions on changes to the Fund Manager Code of Conduct, due to be implemented in six months’ time.
Cryptocurrency
Regulation in the Age of Cryptocurrencies
By Will Hallatt | 02/05/2018
Blockchain technology is ushering in a new epoch of monetary oversight, creating opportunities and challenges for regulators in a world disrupted by the advent of cryptocurrencies.
Emerging Prudential Risks
APRA’s Economic and Financial Statistics Reform: A User’s Guide to Readiness
By Douglas Cheung | 19/04/2018
APRA may have delayed planned reforms to the Economic and Financial Statistics reported by banks, but banks can’t afford to be complacent, says Douglas Cheung, examining how banks should best prepare for the reforms.
Trading & Investment
Research in an Unbundled World
By Roland De Marsangy | 08/02/2018
Buy-side firms are finding their way to new ways of profiting from their research, and market volumes appear unaffected in the early stages of the MiFID II era.
Anti-Money Laundering
AML Now a Top Concern for Chinese Regulators, and a Worry for Banks
By Yaqi Bao | 24/01/2018
It is clearer than ever that Chinese regulators take AML as a major priority, but domestic banks can lack the expertise to meet ever-increasing requirements.
Payments & Settlements
How Regulators Position Payment Service Providers in China
By Wang Jian | 08/06/2017
Capital Adequacy
APRA’s Statistics Form Review – Get Ahead of the Future
By Douglas Cheung | 27/03/2017
Trying to compile all the new reports at the last minute should be avoided at all costs.
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