The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has banned Melbourne-based financial adviser Wade Lance Spooner for eight years, the latest in a series of enforcement actions against MWL Financial Services, which has since entered voluntary administration. https://lnkd.in/dkKztHn8
Regulation Asia
Financial Services
Singapore, Singapore 15,349 followers
Through our research, reporting, featured content and events, we play a key role in the regulatory agenda.
About us
Regulation Asia is a data-driven financial news and intelligence platform providing regulatory intelligence for Asia Pacific. Traditionally regulation has been the talk of the back-office. But since the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) in 2008, with increased scrutiny by regulatory and the substantial costs of non-compliance. More and more executives are keeping a watchful eye on regulatory change and trying to figure out its impact on both theirs institution, as well as their clients. Asian regulators are playing catch up to their Western counterparts, and understanding the various nuances and complexities across jurisdictions is time-consuming and burdensome. Regulation Asia seeks to inform and analyze how financial regulations are affecting the financial services industry in Asia. Through our reporting, interviews, research as well as events, conferences, and seminars, we play a key role in the regulatory agenda. Regulation Asia is read by more than 700 institutions, market participants, exchanges, and regulators from across the world.
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- Singapore, Singapore
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- 2013
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- Financial Intelligence, Regulatory Intelligence, Banking, Regulation, Asset Management, Research, Events, Online Media, Securities, Financial Markets, Derivatives, RegTech, and Financial Regulation
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has amended its regulations to exempt certain retirement funds from a key foreign ownership limit, a move designed to expand investment options for overseas Filipinos and develop the country’s domestic capital markets. https://lnkd.in/d5PbyG63
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Bursa Malaysia and the Malaysia Forest Fund (MFF) have entered into a strategic collaboration to explore synergies in carbon market development and ESG initiatives, aiming to strengthen Malaysia’s position in the global low-carbon economy. https://lnkd.in/dkMJCvBP
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued new regulations to streamline the prudential framework for Islamic banks (IBs) and Islamic banking units (IBUs), aiming to foster the growth of the nascent sector. https://lnkd.in/d5PQ6KXw
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A South Korean court on Tuesday (21 October) acquitted Kakao Corp founder Kim Beom-su of stock manipulation charges, a verdict that removes a significant regulatory threat to the internet giant's control of its digital banking arm and sent its shares soaring. https://lnkd.in/dW7dfqnG
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The European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) has issued a strong recommendation that the European Commission should not permit "third-country multi-issuer stablecoin schemes" to operate within the EU, citing severe risks to financial stability. https://lnkd.in/dNRpSv7q
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Finance ministers from the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies have agreed to strengthen regulatory coordination on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital finance, launching a new five-year “Incheon Plan” to guide regional financial and fiscal policy. https://lnkd.in/dxSHDt9B
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The UK government has announced a significant reform of its #AML / #CTF supervisory regime, consolidating responsibility for the legal, accountancy, and trust and company service provider sectors under the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). https://lnkd.in/dCvWuMgS
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The chairman of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has outlined the regulator's strategy for navigating market volatility and misconduct, emphasising a balanced approach that combines high-impact enforcement with fostering innovation in areas like digital assets. https://lnkd.in/dZUxwUJi
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Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nasdaq Stock Exchange to collaborate on developing the Vietnam International Financial Center (IFC) in the city. https://lnkd.in/dSKmvdBZ