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Securities / Derivatives
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.
Market Infrastructure
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.
Capital / Liquidity
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.
Capital / Liquidity
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.
Securities / Derivatives
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.
Enforcement
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.
AML / KYC
Financial Institutions Must Adapt and Innovate or Be Left Behind
By Greg Watson | 13/09/2019
Outdated systems are preventing one in four Asia Pacific banks from investing in disruptive technologies, says Greg Watson, citing a recent Fenergo survey.
BSP Revises Rules to ‘Institutionalise’ Consumer Protection at Banks
By Editors | 11/09/2019
The BSP has revised its financial consumer protection framework to ensure banks conduct their business ethically and refrain from practices that may cause harm to consumers.
Market Infrastructure
Thailand to Digitise Capital Market Processes with DLT
By Editors | 05/09/2019
The project aims to reduce the documentary procedures required in processes related to share issuances and offerings, securities registration, settlement and delivery, and KYC.
Capital / Liquidity
SBV Lists Criteria for Assuming Control of Troubled Banks
By Editors | 05/09/2019
The State Bank of Vietnam has issued a circular outlining seven conditions under which it will impose ‘special control’ over credit institutions.
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