Other Asia Pacific

Securities / Derivatives

DSE Proposes Measures to Develop Bangladesh Capital Market

By Editors | 22/04/2019

After a major decline in market cap since last year, Dhaka Stock Exchange has submitted proposals to the regulator to help stimulate the market.

Market Infrastructure

Hogan Lovells Releases APAC Data Protection, Cyber Security Guide

By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2019

The guide offers a look at the key data protection and cyber security developments of 2018, expectations for the year ahead, and guidance for effective compliance.

AML / KYC

Southeast Asia Vulnerable to North Korea Crypto Activity

By Editors | 15/04/2019

New RUSI research reveals how North Korea can exploit cryptocurrency, particularly in Southeast Asia, to circumvent international sanctions.

Enforcement

Australian Authorities Bust Vietnamese Money Transfer Cartel

By Editors | 12/04/2019

The ACCC and Australian police have brought charges against an alleged price-fixing cartel, which is said to have been directed by Vietnam’s Sacombank.

Market Infrastructure

Payments Connectivity Sees Continued Progress in ASEAN

By Editors | 10/04/2019

Bank of Thailand outlined a number of key initiatives with other ASEAN nations to increase regional connectivity in cross-border payments.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Exchanges Lobby for Lower Taxes to Spur Capital Market

By Editors | 08/04/2019

The Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges have asked for tax cuts on dividends, bonds, stock transactions, and their own income, in a bid to catalyse Bangladesh’s capital markets.

Market Infrastructure

ASEAN Pushes for Cross-Border Settlement in Local Currencies

By Editors | 08/04/2019

ASEAN central bankers are setting up direct settlement systems that use local currencies, in a bid to reduce transaction costs and exposures to global volatility.

AML / KYC

Artificial Intelligence – the Ultimate Weapon to Fight Financial Crime

By Karl Seagrave | 03/04/2019

Getting buy-in from senior management is one of the biggest hurdles to adopting AI in the fight against financial crime, says Fenergo’s Karl Seagrave.

AML / KYC

Indonesia Simplifies Stock Account Opening Process

By Editors | 01/04/2019

A new simplification programme for opening stock accounts in Indonesia should cut processing times to as little as 30 minutes, from about two weeks previously.