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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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