ADVERTISEMENT
BSP to Stimulate SME Lending with New Credit Risk Database
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2020
The database will use financial statements and loan default information held by financial institutions to generate credit scores and better estimate default risk.
Fintech / Regtech
Cambodia Launches Central Bank Backed Digital Currency
By Editors | 28/10/2020
The digital currency, known as Bakong, allows users to transfer money using a mobile app by scanning QR codes or inputting the recipient’s phone number.
Securities / Derivatives
Dhaka Bourse Trials Pre-Opening, Post-Closing Sessions
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 28/10/2020
BSEC Executive Director Mohammad Saifur Rahman told Regulation Asia the pre-opening and post-closing sessions will be effective as early as next month.
ESG / Sustainability
Due Diligence Questions at the Dawn of the Era of Sustainability
By ESG Investor | 28/10/2020
Experts from Refinitiv, Panarchy Partners and Deep Learning Investments respond to audience questions on due diligence challenges following recent webinar.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand Launches Information Platform for Sustainability Bonds
By Editors | 25/10/2020
The information platform is based on the Luxembourg Green Exchange, and follows the SEC’s engagement with the Luxembourg bourse earlier this year.
Fintech / Regtech
Philippine Privacy Watchdog Warns Against Misusing Borrower Data
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2020
Some online lenders are using illegally obtained personal data to shame or harass borrowers when they failed to meet their obligations.
AML / KYC
APG Releases First Follow-up Report on Pakistan
By Editors | 18/10/2020
The APG says Pakistan has been re-rated from ‘partially compliant’ to ‘compliant’ on Recommendation 29 and has made progress on Recommendation 1.
Cambodia Set To Launch Covid-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/10/2020
A USD 200 million credit guarantee scheme is expected to launch in late October or November, providing a risk-sharing facility for banks to lend to businesses.
AML / KYC
Philippines Begins Roll-out of New National ID System
By Editors | 15/10/2020
PhilSys will mean wider inclusion in the financial ecosystem for the unbanked, allowing cash aid, credit and other welfare spending to reach them faster.
Fintech / Regtech
RegTech Asia 2020: LIBOR Transition Progress
By Editors | 14/10/2020
How has LIBOR transition been progressing in Asia Pacific, and how is technology helping to facilitate transition efforts?
JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER
A daily selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team