Other Asia Pacific

Enforcement

Vietnam’s SSC to Beef up Handling of Stock Market Violations

By Editors | 25/01/2019

The SSC is coordinating with Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Securities to ensure violators face criminal charges in addition to the existing administrative sanctioning regime.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippine Central Bank Revises Computation of Banks’ Net Worth

By Editors | 23/01/2019

The Philippines has changed its rules for calculating bank capital to better reflect asset quality and align with computations used for capital adequacy.

Securities / Derivatives

Myanmar to Establish Derivatives Market

By Editors | 21/01/2019

A plan to launch a derivatives market in Myanmar is afoot, but an important step is to put in place an appropriate regulatory regime.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Stock Exchange of Thailand Seeks Digital Asset Licence

By Editors | 18/01/2019

The SET plans to apply for a licence to operate a new digital asset exchange, to be set up in collaboration with its members.

Fintech / Regtech

Nine Associations Join Forces to Launch ‘Asia-Pacific FinTech Network’

By Editors | 17/01/2019

Launched at the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong, the new network aims to boost regional collaboration and cross-border innovation.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Banks Face Capital Raising ‘Headache’ in 2019

By Manesh Samtani | 15/01/2019

Listed commercial banks in Vietnam will need to raise an estimated $10bn in capital this year to meet Basel II capital requirements by 1 January 2020.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore, Philippine Bourses Collaborate on Equity Derivatives

By Editors | 15/01/2019

The SGX and PSE are working on developing new equity index derivatives for listing in the Philippines to offer a more diverse product line to international investors.

Big Picture

APAC Capital Markets Set for Rapid Growth in Coming Decade

By Manesh Samtani | 14/01/2019

New report from GFMA and New Financial offers policy recommendations to support the growth of deeper and more effective capital markets.

AML / KYC

Philippine Court Rules in First Conviction in Bangladesh Bank Heist Case

By Garima Chitkara | 11/01/2019

Former RCBC bank manager Maia Santos-Deguito faces 49 years imprisonment and fines of up to $110mn for her role in the February 2016 theft of $81mn from Bangladesh’s central bank.