Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia to Fight Cybercrime with New Bank IT Rules

By Editors | 16/09/2015

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority will soon revise its banking IT systems rules in an attempt to counter rising digital crime on banks.

Securities / Derivatives

Regional Banking Presents Risks to Financial Stability

By Editors | 15/09/2015

BIS issues a report describing the rise of regional banking in the Asia Pacific and the risks to financial stability it presents.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Why Blockchain will Disrupt Banking: 7 Questions Banks in Asia are Asking

By Editors | 15/09/2015

Blockchain technology has not only interested the banks but regulators and market participants.

Securities / Derivatives

Pakistan Consults on New Broker Inspection Regime

By Editors | 11/09/2015

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan is planning to implement a new inspection regime for stock brokers in October.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia to Ease Banking Restrictions on Foreigners

By Editors | 10/09/2015

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority will allow foreigners to open dollar savings accounts at local banks in a bid to further improve foreign exchange liquidity in the country.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia to Adopt Global Standard for Tax Information Exchange

By Editors | 09/09/2015

Indonesia’s government is looking to adopt global standards for the automatic exchange of financial information in 2017, in a bid to address tax revenue issues.

Securities / Derivatives

Myanmar to Adopt Real-Time Clearing and Settlement

By Editors | 09/09/2015

The Central Bank of Myanmar is planning to adopt a real-time gross settlement system for the first time by the end of this year.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Launches New Fintech Initiative

By Editors | 09/09/2015

Malaysia’s Securities Commission has announced a new initiative aimed at driving interest towards the development of financial technology sector.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Eases Mark-to-Market Rules on Local Debt

By Editors | 08/09/2015

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority has relaxed mark-to-market rules for debt securities held by insurance companies and pension funds in a bid to boost demand for local debt.