Asia-Pacific

ASEAN CIS framework revised to open greater fund participation between Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

BNM proposals resemble Hong Kong’s MiC regime in setting out key responsibilities and requiring appointment and naming of responsible individuals.

Indonesian banks, regulators and financial infrastructure firms invited to register with the tax office under AEOI norms.

Shanghai, Shenzhen exchanges have outbid India’s NSE to buy 25% of Dhaka Stock Exchange.

Bank Negara Malaysia wants to build a “competent” talent pool to enforce confidence and integrity in the financial system.

The 100 basis point RRR reduction is expected to free up PHP90 billion of liquidity in the financial system.

Banks say businesses rely on overdraft loans for working capital, particularly during economic weakness.

Banks prohibited from trading, advising on, and creating platforms for cryptocurrency.

Firm suggests fintech adoption has clear benefits, but the systemic risks from increased adoption have yet to fully emerge.

4th AMLD to prove a headache for Asian institutions which already share clients and data with EU-based subsidiaries, potentially influencing Asia-based parent institutions themselves.