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Securities / Derivatives
BSP On Course to Issue Central Bank Securities in Q3
By Editors | 05/07/2020
February 2019 amendments to the Central Bank Act restored the BSP’s authority to issue debt paper as part of its regular operations to manage liquidity and monetary policy.
Securities / Derivatives
Sri Lanka Bourse to Introduce Easier Listing Rules from 15 July
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 04/07/2020
Requirements on capital, profitability and net assets have been relaxed to pave the way for new listings from start-ups and tech firms.
Market Infrastructure
BSP Approves New Payment System Oversight Framework
By Editors | 02/07/2020
The BSP will be empowered to designate a payment system as systemically important, and replace its operator for a failure to satisfy regulatory obligations.
Sri Lanka: CBSL to Absorb Credit Risk on Business Loans
By Editors | 02/07/2020
The CBSL will provide credit guarantees ranging from 80% for smaller loans to 50% for larger loans issued to businesses affected by Covid-19.
Market Infrastructure
Philippine SEC Seeks Independent Board at Stock Exchange
By Editors | 01/07/2020
The Philippine Stock Exchange currently has three independent directors on its 15-seat board. Under the proposed rules, a majority of the directors will have to be independent.
Fintech / Regtech
BOT Opens Applications for New FX E-Money Licences
By Editors | 30/06/2020
Non-bank operators can apply for a new licence to issue e-money in foreign currencies for customer payments for cross-border goods and services.
Capital / Liquidity
BSP Defers Adoption of New Supervisory Assessment Framework
By Editors | 30/06/2020
The six-month deferral is intended to give FIs more time to prepare for implementation, given the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia, Thailand Extend Short Selling Restrictions
By Editors | 28/06/2020
Malaysia will extend its short-selling ban until year-end; Thailand will continue using the uptick rule until end-September; Korea’s short-selling ban is due to expire in mid-September.
Securities / Derivatives
Cambodia Takes Steps to Develop Commodity Futures Market
By Editors | 27/06/2020
A feasibility study on commodity futures trading is being conducted by the securities regulator and Chinese conglomerate Ruifeng Tianfu Investment.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Cuts Cash Reserve Ratio for OBUs, NBFIs
By Editors | 25/06/2020
The amount of cash reserves offshore banking units and NBFIs need to maintain at the central bank has been reduced.
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