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Payments & Settlements
BSP Launches Digital Payment Platform for Retail Transactions
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/09/2020
The New Order of Payment System, or NOPS, is a secure web-based system that offering various channels through which payments can be made to the BSP.
Anti-Money Laundering
Leveraging Data & Tech in Financial Crime Compliance
By Manesh Samtani | 14/09/2020
The pandemic has been an agent for accelerated change in operational and frontline functions. Financial crime compliance teams need to get in on the act.
Structural Regulation
Sri Lanka Eases Shareholder Limits on Commercial Banks
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 14/09/2020
Multilateral agencies such as the World Bank and IFC can hold up to 20% of a commercial bank. Other firms or institutions can hold up to 15%.
Custody & Infrastructure
Thailand Starts Issuing Govt Savings Bonds on Blockchain
By Editors | 10/09/2020
The new scripless bond platform enhances investors’ buying experience, improves operational efficiency and reduces overall cost, the BOT said.
Trading & Investment
BSP to Start Issuing Debt Securities Next Week
By Editors | 10/09/2020
The BSP’s authority to issue its own debt paper was restored through legislation passed last year. The first auction of BSP securities will take place on 18 September.
Trading & Investment
Colombo Exchange Eyes New Measures to Lure Foreign Investment
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 09/09/2020
Besides tax incentives, CSE Chairman Dumith Fernando told Regulation Asia the exchange has initiated a five-pronged strategy to bolster the capital market.
Structural Regulation
BSP, OJK Sign MoU on Financial System Development
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/09/2020
As part of the MoU, the BSP and OJK have reportedly lined up talks in the areas of supervisory frameworks, consumer protection, financial inclusion, fintech and capacity building.
Structural Regulation
BSP Targets September Issuance of Digital Banks Framework
By Editors | 06/09/2020
Separately, new legislation is under development to expedite the digital banking sector, targeted to pass by the end of 2020.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
BSP Confirms Ongoing Probe into State-run Bank Over Cyber Theft
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2020
Over $3mn was stolen from United Coconut Planters Bank through fraudulent ATM withdrawals and online transfers over a three-day holiday in June.
Sustainable Finance
Thailand SEC, UK Govt to Collaborate in Financial Sector
By Editors | 02/09/2020
The initial focus areas of the partnership will include green bonds, the fintech ecosystem, e-KYC and cybersecurity, the SEC and UK government said.
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