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Liquidity Risk
BSP Lowers Bank Reserve Requirement Ratio
By Editors | 01/10/2019
The 100bp cut in bank reserve requirements is expected to free up about $2.1bn in the financial system “in support of credit activity”.
Structural Regulation
APAC Central Banks Prepare Market for Benchmark Reforms
By Editors | 27/09/2019
A group of APAC central banks have issued a report on the regional implications of LIBOR’s discontinuation, BMR implementation, and reforms to local benchmarks.
Resolution & Recovery
BSP Enhances Rules on Voluntary Surrender of Banking Licences
By Editors | 24/09/2019
The guidelines are aimed at improving protections for depositors and creditors of banks that have decided to cease operations.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Thailand, Clearstream Go Live with Cross-Border Funds Link
By Editors | 24/09/2019
The new link allows international investors to access Thailand’s funds market, and Thai investors to access more than 190,000 funds on Clearstream’s platform.
Trading & Investment
Philippine Insurers Permitted to Borrow, Lend Securities
By Editors | 24/09/2019
The move is aimed at helping the insurance industry to broaden their investment options, diversify their portfolios, and more actively participate in capital market development.
Structural Regulation
Vietnam to Consolidate Exchanges Under Single Entity
By Editors | 23/09/2019
Under the new structure, HOSE will focus on operating the stock market and the HNX will focus on derivatives and bond markets.
Credit Risk
Bangladesh Banks Face Capital, Provisioning Shortfalls
By Editors | 20/09/2019
Recent policies to help delinquent borrowers have incentivised good borrowers to default, leading to a rise in NPLs that is threatening to overwhelm banks.
Credit Risk
Vietnam Banks Ordered to Control Loans Backed by Savings Book
By Editors | 20/09/2019
The SBV says banks may not allow borrowers to use long term savings books as collateral for loans if they have no plans to use the capital.
Trading & Investment
Thailand, Cambodia Sign MoU on Cross-Border Listings
By Editors | 20/09/2019
A working group will be formed to implement mechanisms for cross-border equity offerings, dual listings and depositary receipts between the two countries.
Data Privacy
Philippines Moves to End Abusive Practices by Fintech Lenders
By Editors | 18/09/2019
A code of ethics and code of conduct have been adopted by members of FinTechAlliance.ph prohibiting the harassment and shaming of delinquent borrowers.
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