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    Bangladesh Bank Replaces Boards of 3 More Private Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/03/2025

    Since Bangladesh’s political transition in August 2024, the central bank has restructured the boards of 14 banks in total.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Cambodia, Thailand Partner With UnionPay on Cross-Border Payments

    By Mark Johnston | 18/03/2025

    Users of Cambodia’s Bakong app can make cross-border payments by scanning UnionPay and WeChat Pay QR codes.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Vietnam Set to Launch New Trading System After 10yr Delay

    By Mark Johnston | 18/03/2025

    The project to develop the new system was approved in 2012 for deployment in 2015. It is now expected to launch in May this year.

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    Australia to Guarantee ANZ Operations in Pacific Islands

    By Thisanka Siripala | 18/03/2025

    ANZ will invest an additional AUD 50 million to help address a decline in the number of foreign banks willing to serve the region.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Fiji, PNG Advance Plan to Jointly Establish Market Infrastructure

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2025

    SPX and PNGX Group are looking to adopt a single integrated, end-to-end trading platform and CSD solution.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    SBV Proposes Amendments to Deposit Insurance Law

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2025

    The proposed amendments hope to enhance financial stability, expand investment options for the DIV, and strengthen deposit protection measures.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Bangladesh Bank Eases Exit Policy for Loan Defaulters

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/03/2025

    The central bank hopes the revised policy will encourage more borrowers to settle their debts, improving overall financial stability.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore and Vietnam Strengthen Regulatory Cooperation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/03/2025

    Regulators will collaborate on capital markets, digital assets, cross-border payment connectivity, and fintech growth.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Unlocking ASEAN’s Potential: AI’s Role in Shaping the Region’s Banking Future

    By Bradley Maclean | 13/03/2025

    ASEAN has an opportunity to transform the region’s banking sector by leveraging AI. But a unified vision is essential to unlock the region’s full potential in AI-driven banking.

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    AML / KYC

    Starlink Provides Internet Services to Myanmar Scam Compounds

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2025

    Scam compounds in Myanmar are reportedly using Starlink after Thai authorities cut internet access.

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