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Securities / Derivatives
ACMF Advances Efforts on Sustainable Finance, Regional Connectivity
By Editors | 20/03/2019
The ASEAN Capital Markets Forum has endorsed a roadmap for promoting sustainable investment and launched a framework for cross-border publication of research.
Vietnam Ups Pressure on Banks to List Before 2020
By Editors | 19/03/2019
Vietnam’s prime minister has approved a scheme that will force banks to list on a stock exchange by 2020. Banks are currently reluctant to go public due to poor market conditions.
Market Infrastructure
Brunei Earmarks $300mn for Proposed Stock Exchange
By Editors | 19/03/2019
Brunei’s government has agreed on a budget of more than $300mn to establish the country’s first stock exchange in the next few years.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Philippines Fintech Push Makes it a Compelling Market to Watch
By Philip Keller | 19/03/2019
Industry veteran Philip Keller explores the approach taken by regulators in the Philippines to encourage fintech innovation and financial sector digitalisation.
Market Infrastructure
Philippines’ RCBC Sues Bangladesh Bank for Defamation
By Editors | 15/03/2019
In the latest twist in the Bangladesh Bank cyber heist saga, Philippine lender Rizal Commercial Banking Corp has filed a defamation suit against Bangladesh’s central bank.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Stock Exchange of Thailand to Launch Digital Asset Platform by 2020
By Editors | 15/03/2019
The SET says it will build a comprehensive digital asset ecosystem around the new platform as part of its digitalisation strategy, as the country approves its first ‘ICO portal’.
Market Infrastructure
How Regulators in Asia Can Enhance Their Competitiveness
By Simon Topping | 13/03/2019
KPMG’s Simon Topping offers his views on how regulatory considerations can affect the attractiveness and competitiveness of Asia Pacific banking markets.
AML / KYC
Bank of Ayudhya Uses Facial Recognition in Account Opening
By Editors | 12/03/2019
Bank of Ayudhya has become the first bank in Thailand to introduce facial recognition in account opening, which it says will enhance security and prevent fraud and identity theft.
Capital / Liquidity
Philippines Extends Compliance Deadline for LCR, NSFR
By Editors | 11/03/2019
The BSP has given subsidiary banks and quasi-banks an extra year to meet the 100% LCR and NSFR requirements.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh to Make Sweeping Banking Sector Reforms
By Editors | 07/03/2019
Bangladesh Bank is spearheading a wide-ranging policy review to tackle soaring NPLs and willful defaulters in the nation’s banking sector.
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