Apac financial institutions are still reliant of manual processes for compliance operations, a study finds.
Category: Regulation
SFC fines and reprimands Saxo Capital Markets
The Hong Kong firm has been fined HK$4m for regulatory breaches over distribution of virtual asset-related products.
Bank of International Settlements warns of US equity and gold bubble
The warning comes after central banks expressed similar concerns in recent months.
SFC streamlines measures for UCITS
The SFC’s approval is not needed for material changes in investment objectives, policies and restrictions which comply with home jurisdiction requirements.
MAS selects six new asset managers for equity market development programme
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) also has plans for a dual-listing bridge with the Nasdaq exchange.
Hong Kong’s SFC opens REIT channel
The initiative is designed to help the growth of the REIT market in the territory.
MAS to place $856m with asset managers to boost local stock market
JP Morgan Asset Management, Fullerton Fund Management and Avanda Investment Management are the first selected by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
State Street sees potential tailwinds for long-dated US treasuries
Potential regulatory reforms on the horizon could be a tailwind for US treasuries, according to State Street strategists.
Alpha FMC: Regulation, AI and private markets to shape asset & wealth management growth
With AI adoption and expansion into private markets shaping the industry, companies embracing transformation will be best positioned for the future.
Singapore’s financial sector prepares for more enforcement action in 2025
Singapore braces for tightened compliance measures with a 22% increase in fines issued in 2024 from 2023, according to an industry report.
