Payments & Settlements

Structural Regulation

Greater Mekong Region – 2016 in Review

By Samuel Riding | 19/12/2016

Small markets working together to create a big difference through banking integration, fintech innovation.

Structural Regulation

Laos Liberalises Foreign Currency Bank Lending Rules

By Samuel Riding | 15/12/2016

Move aims to address importers’ need to secure foreign currency loans.

Structural Regulation

Philippines Eases FX Rules to Support 100% Foreign Ownership of Banks

By Samuel Riding | 15/12/2016

Central bank has been amending rules related to foreign banking in bid to attract more depositors.

Payments & Settlements

SGX Glitch Halts Derivatives Trading

By Samuel Riding | 09/12/2016

December Nikkei 225 Futures the largest contract hit by delay 5 months after main board malfunction.

Payments & Settlements

Indian Court Questions Cash Withdraw Limits

By Samuel Riding | 07/12/2016

Gujurat High Court suggests central bank also not empowered to conduct ‘demonetisation’.

Payments & Settlements

India Could Allow MF Investment via Digital Wallets

By Samuel Riding | 06/12/2016

Digitisation aims to encourage more investors and reduce scheme costs.

Trading & Investment

Shenzhen-HK Stock Connect Opens

By Samuel Riding | 05/12/2016

Accompanying rules aim to curb cross-border illegal activity, market misconduct.

Structural Regulation

Thailand, Myanmar Discuss Banking Equivalency

By Samuel Riding | 30/11/2016

Agreement under ASEAN Banking Integration Framework would be 1st for Myanmar.

Payments & Settlements

PBOC Said to Ban Dual-Network Payment Cards

By Samuel Riding | 22/11/2016

Central bank also said to restrict transactions by foreign bankcard networks without domestic clearing licenses.