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Capital / Liquidity
Trapped Liquidity Optimisation – Solutions for Asia
By Matthieu Sachot | 09/11/2017
Regulators in the region are introducing ever-tighter rules on the movement of cash and assets. Firms need to find innovative solutions.
Market Infrastructure
China Playing Catch-up on Hedge Fund Data Sharing – IOSCO
By Editors | 09/11/2017
Although China has set up supervisory mechanisms, it has not yet established an information sharing mechanism to help establish global systemic risk.
Capital / Liquidity
Philippines Signs up to ASEAN Fund Passport Scheme; Green Bond Standards Introduced
By Garima Chitkara | 09/11/2017
ASEAN conference also hears of plans to allow cross-border transfer of capital markets professionals without additional license requirements.
Fintech / Regtech
Thailand to Boost Fintech Use With New Law
By Garima Chitkara | 09/11/2017
Regulator says current laws are hindering development of financial technology sector; aims to promote ‘full scale digital economy’.
OTC Derivative Margin Requirements – Still Work to be Done
By Samuel Riding | 09/11/2017
Mark Jennis of Global Collateral suggests it will take a further two years for Asia Pacific firms to get all their ducks in a row.
Market Infrastructure
Indonesia, Vietnam Join Virtual Currency Clampdown
By Editors | 30/10/2017
Indonesian central bank says ‘financial innovation’ requires pre-approval; State Bank of Vietnam to pass law outlawing virtual currencies next year.
AML / KYC
Philippines to Ease Forex Rules, Ending Registration System
By Editors | 30/10/2017
Central bank governor says rules will be relaxed so inbound investment, private sector foreign currency borrowing require reporting, not registration.
Capital / Liquidity
Here’s Sand in Your Eye
By Karen Chiu | 26/10/2017
**Why fintech (financial technology) sandboxes aren’t necessarily the child’s play they’ve been made out to be by banks and disrupters alike.
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Capital / Liquidity
Philippines Eyes Single-digit RRR
By Editors | 25/10/2017
Current 20% RRR is one of the highest in the world; capital market development to focus on fixed income and repo markets.
AML / KYC
Dangers in Banks Supply Chain Facilitation
By JP Reimann | 19/10/2017
Why supporting supply chain activity could be a regulatory and reputational minefield for banks.
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