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Fintech / Regtech
Philippines: Online Lenders to Adopt Code of Conduct
By Editors | 08/06/2019
The pledge comes after 48 online lenders were cited for using customers’ personal data to publicly shame people who did not settle their debts on time.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippine Bourse Rolls Out Online IPO Subscription Platform
By Editors | 05/06/2019
The new platform allows local small investors to subscribe to IPOs online. Previously, they had to file IPO subscription forms at designated mall kiosks.
Market Infrastructure
Japan, Philippines Explore Yen-Peso Direct Trading
By Editors | 03/06/2019
Japan and the Philippines will explore the establishment of direct yen-peso settlement for trade and investment between the two countries.
AML / KYC
Financial Crime on the Rise in APAC
By Editors | 31/05/2019
Almost three-quarters of Asia Pacific organisations have been victims of financial crime in the past year, according to recently published survey results by Refinitiv.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Imposes Limits on Bank Exposures to Non-Listed Securities
By Editors | 30/05/2019
The move comes just after the central bank allowed banks to exclude investments in non-listed securities from their capital market exposure calculations.
Capital / Liquidity
Vietnam Banks Allowed to Retain Dividends to Boost Capital
By Editors | 30/05/2019
State-owned banks will be allowed to retain dividends or pay them in shares to help them meet Basel II capital adequacy requirements by January 2020.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand Looks to Ease Listing Rules for SMEs
By Editors | 30/05/2019
Revising the listing rules will be a key agenda item at a 1 June meeting between the SEC and SET, as the current rules may be too restrictive for SMEs.
Market Infrastructure
Philippines Revises Framework Governing Bank Auditors
By Editors | 29/05/2019
The revised framework lays out criteria for banks to select external auditors as well as key guidelines for auditors in their assessment of banks.
Market Infrastructure
Indonesia Unveils Payment System Roadmap, Launches QR Code System
By Editors | 29/05/2019
Bank Indonesia’s roadmap for the payments system includes plans for open banking, real-time retail payments and a digital ID system.
AML / KYC
Five RCBC Bank Employees Charged with Money Laundering
By Editors | 25/05/2019
Five current and former bank employees have been charged with money laundering in the Philippines in connection with the 2016 Bangladesh Bank heist.
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