Other Asia Pacific

Structural Regulation

US, Thailand Partner to Strengthen Infrastructure Finance

By Editors | 30/10/2020

The cooperative initiative will focus on the development of financial instruments, project finance, the local debt market, and capital markets.

Credit Risk

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.

CBDCs

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.

Trading & Investment

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.

Reporting & Disclosures

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.

Sustainable Finance

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.

Data Privacy

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.

Anti-Money Laundering

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.

Credit Risk

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.