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Capital / Liquidity
OJK Indonesia Introduces Digital Banking Framework
22/08/2021
Digital banks should have a minimum paid-up capital of IDR 10 trillion (USD 694 million). However, the capital deposit required at the time of application is IDR 3 trillion.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Bank Raises Leverage Ratio Requirement
22/08/2021
A higher leverage ratio will help banks reduce import costs, increase quality capital, and enhance their ability of banks to absorb riskes, Bangladesh Bank said.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan FSC Eases Rules for Overseas Branches of Securities Firms
22/08/2021
Securities firms will be allowed to offer foreign currency custody services at overseas branches with a net value of TWD 4 billion, compared to TWD 10 billion previously.
Market Infrastructure
BSP Relaxes Rules on FX Trade Approval for Banks
22/08/2021
Banks can sell FX without prior BSP approval if they will be used for activities such as online e-commerce payments, certain imports of goods, and fee payments.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippine SEC Issues Final Guidelines for ASEAN CIS Framework
22/08/2021
In May, the Philippines became the fourth signatory to the ASEAN CIS Framework for cross-border funds after Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.
Securities / Derivatives
India Pilots New Gift City Bullion Exchange
20/08/2021
The International Bullion Exchange will be the ‘gateway for bullion imports into India’, the finance ministry said in a statement.
Market Infrastructure
HKEX Set to Launch A-share Index Futures in October
20/08/2021
The SFC approved HKEX’s launch of the new futures contract on Friday, calling it a major milestone for Hong Kong’s capital markets.
Market Infrastructure
Taiwan to Retain Day Trading Tax Cut After Expiry
20/08/2021
Three governmental agencies have agreed to extend the transaction tax cut for day trading after it expires at year-end.
Fintech / Regtech
BSP Grants Digital Bank Licence to Gokongwei-Tyme Joint Venture
20/08/2021
The application window for the submission of applications from new digital banks, including converting banks, will close on 31 August 2021.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX Mulls Lower Market Cap Requirement for SPAC Listings
19/08/2021
SGX is reportedly considering reducing the proposed minimum market cap requirement from S$300mn proposed in its consultation to S$150mn.
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