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    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore FinTech Association Drives FinTech Expansion to Malaysia

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/02/2024

    Under the new Project Tapir, Singapore Fintech companies will be supported by Malaysian venture capital firms in their expansion efforts.

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    Enforcement

    Vietnam Police Recommend Prosecution of HoSE, SSC Officials

    By Mark Johnston | 27/02/2024

    A total of 51 suspects including officials are accused of market manipulation, fraud, abuse of power, and dissemination of false information.

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    Bangladesh Bank Issues New Rules for Bank Boards

    By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2024

    No more than three members from a single family can be directors, who must all be aged 30 year old or above.

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    AML / KYC

    Alternative Fund Managers Face Growing AML Risks: Study

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/02/2024

    Several alternative fund firms faced AML fines and few were visited by regulators over money laundering concerns.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    ASEAN Taxonomy Version 2 Takes Effect Following Consultation

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/02/2024

    The consultation received mainly positive feedback suggesting improvements to clarify definitions and usability.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore’s 2024 Budget Introduces Reforms to Boost Investment

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 20/02/2024

    Singapore’s budget includes a new investment incentive scheme and other measures that will benefit the financial sector.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Bangladesh Bank Introduces Taka-Dollar Swap System

    By Editors | 18/02/2024

    The new system is expected to help the central bank rebuild foreign exchange reserves while also easing local currency liquidity stress.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    APAC Regulators to Prioritise Resilience in 2024: Report

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 14/02/2024

    Deloitte Regulatory Outlook says financial firms should be proactive in assessing capital adequacy and liquidity.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    ASEAN Ministers Target AI Governance, Data Protection, Scam Prevention

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 05/02/2024

    The ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting launched AI governance and data protection guides with Thailand proposing an anti-online scam working group.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Pakistan Introduces Electronic Platform for Interbank FX Trades

    By Editors | 02/02/2024

    The platform provides real time price visibility and features a new electronic matching system for interbank FX trades.

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