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Market Infrastructure
Transitioning Away from IBORs: The View from Asia
By Garima Chitkara | 30/10/2019
Asian banks have a large and complex operational task ahead of them as they prepare for a post-LIBOR world after 2021, say KPMG’s Marie Gervacio and Luke Gower.
Enforcement
UBS Identifies ‘Inappropriate Spreads’ Charged to HK, SG Clients
By Editors | 24/10/2019
UBS may have charged some wealth management clients booked in Hong Kong and Singapore ‘inappropriate spreads’ on debt securities transactions between 2008 and 2015.
Fintech / Regtech
Suptech Gains Momentum but Approaches Vary: FSI Paper
By Editors | 23/10/2019
Suptech use cases have mainly clustered around misconduct analysis, reporting and data management, according a new paper from the BIS Financial Stability Institute.
Market Infrastructure
MAS, CBIRC Enhance Cross-Border Supervisory Cooperation
By Editors | 22/10/2019
The MOU will enhance supervisory cooperation and facilitate information exchange between the two regulators in the areas of banking and insurance supervision and crisis management.
Market Infrastructure
Singapore Banks Gain Access to China Interbank Bond Market
By Editors | 17/10/2019
The PBOC will allow designated Singapore banks to offer trading and custody services for China’s bond market, starting with DBS.
AML / KYC
Technology Offers New Means to Fight Financial Crime: MAS
By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2019
At the ICA’s 2nd Annual APAC Conference this week, MAS assistant managing director Loo Siew Yee talked about the new techniques being used to improve AML/CFT detection and risk mitigation.
Market Infrastructure
FSB Reports on OTC Derivatives Reform Progress
By Editors | 16/10/2019
Comprehensive trade reporting requirements are in force in 23 of 24 FSB member jurisdictions, and authorities are increasingly making use of trade repository data.
Enforcement
MAS Bars Four Individuals for Fraudulent, Dishonest Conduct
By Editors | 14/10/2019
The former representatives from Great Eastern Life, Prudential and UOB abused the trust clients placed in them and enriched themselves at the expense of clients, MAS said.
Fintech / Regtech
Navigating Regulation for Singapore’s Banking 4.0
By Wissam Khoury | 11/10/2019
Singapore banking sector players are tasked with finding a balance between open innovation and regulatory compliance, says Finastra’s Wissam Khoury.
Enforcement
Two Singaporeans Jailed for Spoofing Derivatives Market
By Editors | 08/10/2019
Two former directors of proprietary trading company Joerik Financial were jailed for fraud and dishonest conduct in relation to the trading of futures contracts.
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