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    Capital / Liquidity

    Bangladesh Bank to Guarantee Loans Extended to Distressed Banks

    By Ajoy K Das | 20/09/2024

    Stronger banks will provide loans to five distressed banks, protected by guarantees from the central bank.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia, Cambodia Launch Cross-border QR Payment Linkage

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/09/2024

    The first phase will allow Cambodian users to make instant retail payments in Malaysia by scanning DuitNow QR codes.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Sri Lanka Approves Offshore Banking Rules for Special Economic Zone

    By Ajoy K Das | 17/09/2024

    7 local banks and 3 international banks are reported to be in talks to establish offshore banking units in the Colombo Port City Special Economic Zone.

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    AML / KYC

    Bangladesh Bank Forms Task Force on Banking Sector Reforms

    By Ajoy K Das | 17/09/2024

    The task force, led by BB governor Ahsan H Mansur, will assess current conditions in the banking sector and propose regulatory reforms.

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    AML / KYC

    OFAC Sanctions Cambodian Tycoon for Scam Centre Operations

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2024

    Billionaire Ly Yong Phat was sanctioned for his role in human trafficking and human rights abuses tied to scam centre operations he controls in Cambodia.

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    AML / KYC

    State Bank of Vietnam Tightens Grip on Account Fraud – Report

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2024

    Financial institutions are now required to provide monthly updates on accounts showing signs of fraud or other legal violations.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Tokyo Bourse Secures New Partners for ‘TSE Asia Startup Hub’

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2024

    Malaysia’s VentureTECH is among the firms participating in the TSE initiative, which seeks to attract IPOs from across the region.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Vietnam to Pilot Carbon Credit Exchange in 2025

    By Mark Johnston | 28/08/2024

    HNX and VSD are asked to launch a pilot carbon credit exchange in 2025, to help Vietnam achieve its net-zero emissions by 2050.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Cambodia Launches Bakong App for International Travellers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/08/2024

    The Bakong Tourists App is expected to help promote tourism while also encouraging greater use of the local currency.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    BSEC Launches Probe into Management of Stock Exchanges

    By Ajoy K Das | 23/08/2024

    BSEC established investigative committees to audit the management function of the Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges.

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