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ESG / Sustainability
Thailand Banks Commit to Lending Based on ESG Factors
By Manesh Samtani | 16/08/2019
The BOT, Thai Bankers’ Association and 15 banks have taken steps to establish common policies to ensure socially-conscious loan approvals based on ESG factors.
Fintech / Regtech
Regulatory Trends: Behavioural Science in Culture & Conduct Supervision
By Stephen Scott | 15/08/2019
Regulators are adopting behavioural science tools pioneered by the Dutch central bank in their supervisory efforts, and firms are taking notice, says Stephen Scott at Starling.
Market Infrastructure
Philippines to Relaunch OF Bank to Create Digital-only Bank
By Editors | 14/08/2019
The Overseas Filipino Bank was launched in January to cater to overseas Filipino workers, who will more easily be able to access digital-only services.
Market Infrastructure
Myanmar to Set Up Alternative Market for Unlisted Companies
By Editors | 14/08/2019
The so-called ‘Myanmar Public Companies Board’ will serve as a stepping stone for domestic companies to list on the YSX, which still lists only 5 companies.
Capital / Liquidity
BSP Issues Guidelines for Banks on Managing IRRBB
By Editors | 14/08/2019
Covered supervised institutions have until 1 January 2021 to develop or revise their policies and procedures in accordance with the guidelines.
Market Infrastructure
Thailand, Cambodia to Cooperate on Cross-Border Listings
By Editors | 13/08/2019
Thailand and Cambodia’s securities regulators have agreed on a plan to enable cross-border equity offerings and depositary receipts in a bid to boost the development of the CSX.
Capital / Liquidity
APAC Not Fully Meeting IFRS 9 Disclosure Objective: Moody’s
By Editors | 12/08/2019
Significant variations in reporting practices in some cases do not meet the disclosure objective of IFRS 9, Moody’s says, describing HSBC Hong Kong and Hang Seng Bank as best in class.
Fintech / Regtech
Philippine SEC Proposes New Requirements for Online Lending Platforms
By Editors | 08/08/2019
The SEC proposes new disclosure and reporting requirements for operators of online lending platforms, in response to inquiries from the public about their registration and legitimacy.
Market Infrastructure
Indonesia to Ease Rules on Bank Mergers, Including for Foreign FIs
By Editors | 06/08/2019
The rules currently require acquiring banks to merge all their local operations into a single entity, but this has proved unpopular among foreign lenders seeking to expand Indonesia operations.
Enforcement
Thailand SEC to Incorporate AI in Price Manipulation Probes
By Editors | 02/08/2019
Existing investigation and fact-finding procedures currently take 1.5 years before civil sanctions or penalties are imposed.
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