Other Asia Pacific

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Enhances ETF Framework, Effective in January

By Editors | 10/12/2018

“The introduction of innovative ETF products is a welcome development for our ETF market, and should lead to a more vibrant ETF ecosystem,” said Bursa Malaysia chief Tajuddin.

Big Picture

APAC Banks Have Sufficient Buffers to Counter 2019 Risks – Moody’s

By Editors | 07/12/2018

Banks will face challenging conditions in 2019 due to moderating economic growth, slowing credit expansion and US-China trade tensions, but have adequate buffers against growing risks.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Clarifies Regulatory Treatment of Cryptocurrencies

By Editors | 07/12/2018

ICO issuers and digital asset exchanges will be regulated by the Securities Commission and subject to AML/CTF guidelines, as well as BNM laws and regulations relating to payments.

Capital / Liquidity

Asset Quality Worsening at Bangladesh’s Banks – Moody’s

By Editors | 05/12/2018

Asset quality in the banking system is deteriorating due to governance weaknesses, with banks dipping into their core capital due to non-payment of loans.

Market Infrastructure

Calastone to Migrate Global Funds Network to Blockchain

By Matthew Chan | 04/12/2018

By moving to a blockchain platform, Calastone seeks to address the high cost of funds distribution and operational risk resulting from manual processes, older systems and legacy technology.

Market Infrastructure

Bursa Malaysia to Implement T+2 by Q2 2019

By Editors | 03/12/2018

The bourse said the move to a shorter settlement cycle will improve operational efficiency, reduce counterparty risk and improve the competitiveness of Malaysia’s capital market.

AML / KYC

Philippine Central Bank Updates Rules on KYC, AML

By Editors | 03/12/2018

The BSP will require financial institutions to collect customers’ unique ‘PhilSys’ ID numbers, and allow the use of technology to capture and record personal data.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia to Allow Diversified Range of ETF Products

By Editors | 27/11/2018

New guidelines seek to boost retail investor participation in the ETF market by facilitating greater product innovation and allowing for the issuance of a more diversified range of ETFs.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia Moves to T+2 Stock Settlement

By Editors | 27/11/2018

Indonesia becomes the second Southeast Asian country to implement T+2 settlement, in a move that is expected to improve liquidity, reduce settlement risk and boost foreign participation.