Other Asia Pacific

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.

Capital / Liquidity

ASEAN Integration Framework on Course for Completion by 2020

By Editors | 19/10/2017

Banking integration framework will allow cross-border operation by lenders from 10 Southeast Asian nations, BSP official confirms.

Malaysia to Introduce Bank Employee Screening, Ethics Requirements

By Editors | 16/10/2017

Central bank moves to improve ethics within the industry, will require banks to introduce minimum conduct standards and policy.