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Capital / Liquidity
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%.
Fintech / Regtech
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.
Securities / Derivatives
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.
Securities / Derivatives
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.
Market Infrastructure
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.
Fintech / Regtech
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.
AML / KYC
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.
ESG / Sustainability
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.
Market Infrastructure
Why APAC Should Care About the EU’s AIFMD Review
By Tony Freeman | 02/09/2020
Though prompted by Brexit, the proposed review of the AIFMD legislation will also have implications for buy-side firms operating in Asia, says industry veteran Tony Freeman.
Market Infrastructure
KBank, CIMB Thai Complete First OIS Trade Referencing THOR
By Editors | 01/09/2020
KBank and CIMB Thai Bank completed the first overnight indexed swap derivatives transaction referencing Thailand’s new reference rate on Monday.
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