Asia-Pacific

Requirements to report forbearance granted to borrowers will ensure industry statistics reflect the “true health of the banking system” and incentivise prudence in banks’ credit decisions.

Apart from G-SIBs operation in the region, APAC firms are not prepared for the transition away from IBORs, according to a new report from Sia Partners.

Fragmentation introduces distortions and inefficiencies, undermining financing when it is needed to facilitate the recovery from Covid-19, ASIFMA says in a new report.

Real estate developers and owners can convert fully completed properties into REITs for listing on the CSE.

The NGFS membership will strengthen BSP’s collaboration with central banks and supervisors on the effective management of climate risks in the financial sector.

The chatbot can handle queries and complaints from consumers sent through chat via the BSP website, SMS, or Facebook messenger.

The amendments raise the maximum penalties for violating anti-terrorism laws, and empower the government to implement UN Security Council resolutions.

Debt securities acquired by banks from market-making activities will be excluded from the single borrower’s limit computation for 90 calendar days from the time of acquisition.

The launch of 'Bonds.PH' paves the way for the unbanked to affordably and easily invest in retail treasury bonds, said National Treasurer Rosalia V. De Leon.

Sri Lanka's FIU has revealed that two banks and one finance company were penalised in 2019, and two other finance companies in 2020.