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Securities / Derivatives
Myanmar to Issue Operating Licenses to at Least Five Foreign Banks in July
By Editors | 20/02/2014
The Central Bank of Myanmar mulls the granting of independent operating licenses to at least five foreign banks in July.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysian Banks Told to Keep Minimum 1.2% CA Allowance
By Editors | 19/02/2014
Malaysian Banks have been told to have a minimum collective assessment (CA) ratio of 1.2% by the end of next year.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippine Central Bank Readies Capital Market Reforms
By Editors | 19/02/2014
The Philippine central bank is eyeing new measures to further develop the country’s capital markets.
Securities / Derivatives
ASIFMA Launches New Asset Management Group
By Editors | 18/02/2014
With the launch of a new asset management group, ASIFMA aims to act as a collective voice of the asset management industry in the region.
Securities / Derivatives
Indonesian Banks Sign Repurchasing Deal to Boost Money Market
By Editors | 18/02/2014
Indonesia’s central bank and several big commercial lenders signed a repurchase agreement, in a move to bolster the domestic money market and elevate the nation’s sovereign debt status.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Bitcoin Resumes Trade in Thailand As Central Bank Softens Stance on Virtual Currency
By Editors | 17/02/2014
Bitcoin Co resumed operations in Thailand after the central bank said the cryptocurrency does not fall under the regulation of the Ministry of Finance.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Ensures Strict Compliance in Banks, Looks Into Card Issuers’ Risk Management
By Editors | 14/02/2014
The Financial Regulatory Commission is urging financial firms to appoint vice-president level compliance officers.
Securities / Derivatives
Asia Lags in Anti-Money Laundering Controls, KPMG Survey Says
By Editors | 13/02/2014
A study highlights inconsistency in the implementation of anti-money laundering controls amid widely promoted global approach.
Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia Launches Roadmap on Good Corporate Governance
By Editors | 13/02/2014
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has issued a roadmap to promote good corporate governance.
Securities / Derivatives
Vietnam PM Urges Commercial Banks to List Shares on Local Bourse
By Editors | 11/02/2014
Vietnam Prime Minister has called on the nation’s commercial banks to list their shares on the local bourse in a bid to boost transparency.
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