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Market Data & Technology
US SEC Allows API Access to Financial Disclosure Data
22/08/2021
The APIs aggregate financial statement data and make corporate disclosures quicker and easier for developers and third-party services to use
Structural Regulation
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 Adequacy
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.
Structural Regulation
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.
Payments & Settlements
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.
Structural Regulation
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.
Trading & Investment
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.
Trading & Investment
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.
Trading & Investment
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.
Structural Regulation
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.
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