Scrutiny
Indian banks to step up IT spends as regulatory scrutiny rises
INDIAN banks’ plan to increase their technology spending to around 10 per cent of their operating expenses to keep up with the surge in digital transactions as the central...
Sony deal for Paramount would draw added regulatory scrutiny
A DEAL to buy Paramount Global that includes Japan’s Sony would be expected to draw scrutiny from US regulators who vet media purchases by foreign buyers, as well as...
Huawei starts sales of new Pura 70 smartphone amid scrutiny on chips
CHINESE technology giant Huawei started selling two models of its highly anticipated, high-end Pura 70 smartphone series on Thursday (Apr 18) that many analysts expect to contain an advanced...
Global markets watchdog proposes closer scrutiny of stock exchanges
GLOBAL securities watchdog Iosco on Thursday (Apr 4) proposed detailed guidance on how regulators should supervise stock exchanges more closely to negate risks from changes in business practices.
Iosco, which...
Singapore proposes increased scrutiny of critical transport firms through legislation amendments
SINGAPORE is proposing a set of amendments to designate critical entities in air, sea and land transport in order to “strengthen the resilience of key firms” and safeguard their...
Bank of England steps up scrutiny of private equity and bank valuations
THE Bank of England said on Wednesday (Mar 27) it was taking a deeper look at risks from the opaque private equity sector, and why valuations of Britain’s main...
US FDIC draft proposal: bank mergers above $100 bln get extra scrutiny
MERGERS that could result in banks with more than US$100 billion in assets should expect heightened scrutiny from the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), according to draft guidance...
China tightens scrutiny over IPOs, listed firms to revive stock market
CHINA published a set of rules on Friday (Mar 15) that would tighten scrutiny over stock listings, public companies and underwriters, as regulators ramp up efforts to revive investor...
