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Crypto / Digital Assets
RISE HK: Regulation Needed to Clean Up Crypto Sector
By Manesh Samtani | 12/07/2018
At the RISE conference in Hong Kong this week, industry participants called for regulation in the crypto sector “earlier rather than later”, to avoid backlash which could set the industry back.
Fintech / Regtech
BSP Approves Two More Virtual Currency Exchanges
By Garima Chitkara | 12/07/2018
Virtual Currency Philippines and Etranss accredited by the BSP bringing the total number of virtual currency exchanges in the Philippines to five.
Securities / Derivatives
Myanmar Stock Market Starts to Open to Foreign Investors
By Emma Zhou | 10/07/2018
Under a new law due to take effect from 1 August, resident foreigners will be able to invest in up to 35% of the share capital of YSX-listed companies.
Fintech / Regtech
Thailand Publishes Regulatory Framework for ICOs
By Emma Zhou | 10/07/2018
New framework will task companies known as ICO portals with screening issuers and cap retail investment in ICO projects, starting from 16 July.
Enforcement
Former Vietnamese Central Banker Sentenced To Three Year Jail Term
By Garima Chitkara | 04/07/2018
Former SBV deputy governor received a three year jail sentence for his role in a mismanagement and loan underwriting scandal that led to losses of $655 million at Vietnam Construction Bank
Fintech / Regtech
Thailand’s Securities Firms Seek to Launch Joint Crypto Exchange
By Emma Zhou | 03/07/2018
Security companies in Thailand are looking to join hands in setting up a crypto exchange, believing customers will prefer trading with known securities businesses.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Philippines to Issue Crypto Exchange Licences at Economic Zone
By Emma Zhou | 03/07/2018
Cagayan Economic Zone Authority will issue 25 licences for crypto exchanges to operate in the economic zone; authority to focus on regulations that protect investors.
Securities / Derivatives
Sri Lanka Bourse To Launch New Board for SMEs
By Garima Chitkara | 27/06/2018
The Colombo Stock Exchange and the securities regulator are launching an SME board next week to encourage equity financing by small firms and boost growth and corporate governance in the sector.
Enforcement
Former Vietnamese Central Banker On Trial in $655mn Fraud Case
By Garima Chitkara | 27/06/2018
Former SBV deputy governor is being charged with dereliction of duty following a $655mn fraud case arising from government restructuring of weak public sector banks in 2013.
Capital / Liquidity
Laos Scraps Restrictions on Foreign Currency Loans
By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2018
The 2016 restriction on lending in foreign currencies has been removed in order to allow banks to inject overseas-sourced funding into the country’s economy.
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