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Chinese banks' matured approach to IT partnerships bodes well for domestic financial eco-system
Chinese banks now look at five decisive factors when selecting prospective IT partners – brand, work history, committed resources, quality of service, and cost.
Asian FIs struggle with FATCA compliance as regulatory uncertainties loom
Date: Dec 20, 2012
Author: Levina Lim
Categories: Regulation, Risk and Regulation
Keywords: FATCA, Philip Rodd, Karl Paulson Egbert, IGA, IRS
Proceedings report from The Asian Banker teleconsultation session, "The FATCA Dilemma – Issues and Implementation Challenges for Asian Banks” on issue and challenges faced by Asian banks in complying with FATCA.
Bohai Bank must enhance technology and retail banking capabilities to further positive growth
Bohai Bank has displayed stellar growth in previous years by keeping costs and NPLs low. But where will its future growth come from?
Banks must take measured and cost-effective approach to compliance
While FATCA’s recent implementation delay has provided breathing space for financial institutions, they will do well to employ a measured and cost-effective approach to compliance.
HSBC must reassess self-governing processes and strengthen compliance
US Senate investigations into HSBC reveal poor anti-money laundering controls, business with banks linked to terrorism, and ignoring of sanctions against Iran.
Interview transcript: John Finigan, CEO, Golomt Bank
John Finigan, CEO of Golomt Bank discusses the bank’s core businesses, China’s impact on the Mongolian economy, and the drivers and challenges of economic transformation in the country.
Pace of implementation slowing trade finance innovations
Bruce Proctor, head of Bank of America Merrill Lynch global trade and supply chain finance, questions whether trade finance solutions are being held back by delays in implementing regulations.
“Bank Payment Obligation combines the best features of L/C and open account”
Andre Casterman, head of banking and trade solutions at SWIFT, sees great potential for Bank Payment Obligation to become a key instrument for risk mitigation and working capital management.
“OTC derivatives regulation is working in our favour”
In an exclusive video interview, Tim Howell, CEO, Euroclear, discusses growing liquidity and risk mitigation, expanding into other markets, and the impact of algo-trading on the clearing business.




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