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Malaysia's central bank takes action against firm over ringgit trade

The central bank said it viewed such reporting breaches seriously

Disbursements under PMYBL reach Rs 8.5 billion

The sanctioned amount under PMYBL increased from Rs 17.219 billion at the end of June, 2016 to Rs 18.315 billion at the end of September, 2016, registering a growth of 6 percent.

Singapore proposes changes to peel off layers shielding beneficial ownership

The proposed changes were first mooted back in Sept 30 by senior minister of state for finance Indranee Rajah

1MDB a big test for Singapore's private banking

Insiders say that the level of scrutiny private banks in Singapore receive from MAS, already high, is escalating, and that this is far more relevant than the fines.

Alwar bank conmen by US agency for credit card fraud

They had used credit cards to book their tickets, which had since been blocked.

ASIC takes Westpac to court

This includes breaches of the 'best interest duty' and unlawfully providing personal financial advice - a claim that BT Financial Group rejects.

Bangko Sentral offers perks for bank mergers, acquisitions

In Memorandum No. M-2016-023, the central bank said the offer aims to further strengthen the financial capabilities and enhance the overall competitiveness of the industry.

Hyderabad: Two nabbed for firing on bank CEO

KBS Local Area Bank Ltd CEO Manmath Dalai was shot

China bank calls documents 'fake' after bond default on Alibaba-linked platform

At the center of the latest dispute are 312 million yuan ($45 million) worth of high-yielding bonds issued by southern Chinese phone maker Cosun Group that defaulted this month.

These 3 Southeast Asian Central Banks Ink Currency Cooperation Deal

The Thai and Malaysian central banks this year implemented a similar arrangement they signed in August 2015.

Six banking trends to watch out for in 2017

2016’s black swan events, such as demonetisation and Donald Trump’s rise, are certain to impact India’s banking sector in 2017

Insurers’ pension products need level playing field with other pension products: Aviva

The National Pension Scheme withdrawal rules are age based

China needs to regulate 'money gates' but guard against financial stress: state media

The country's leaders have called for a "prudent and neutral" monetary policy in 2017 and for prevention of financial risk, while keeping the economy on a path of stable and healthy growth, according to statements following a key economic m

ASIC accepts enforceable undertaking from NAB and CBA to address inadequacies within their wholesale spot FX businesses

ASIC Commissioner Cathie Armour said, ‘A well-functioning foreign exchange market depends on all participants acting with integrity and fairness.

How a Malaysian Scandal Spread Across the World

The money allegedly moved through Singapore, Switzerland and other wealth centers before being used to buy real estate, art, and other assets in New York, Beverly Hills and elsewhere.

MBSB gets nod for talks on proposed merger with Asian Finance Bank

MBSB has a goal to become an Islamic financial institution by 2020 through merger with an Islamic lender

Hong Kong on track with China’s bond connect plan, HKMA says

The stock markets between Hong Kong and China have been closely connected after the launch of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong stock connect scheme earlier this month

RBI fines five foreign banks for FEMA violation

A penalty of Rs 10,000 each has been imposed on Bank of America, Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi, The Royal Bank of Scotland, Standard Chartered Bank.

Malaysia's MBSB renews merger attempt, eyes tie-up with Asian Finance Bank

The central bank requires that the negotiations be completed within six months, MBSB said.

Philippines to set up bank dedicated to overseas workers

OFW Bank to target $25 billion per year in remittances

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