Other Asia Pacific

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Bangladesh Lifts Floor Price Restrictions on Stocks

    By Ajoy K Das | 23/01/2024

    BSEC initially set the restrictions to prevent a stock market free-fall, but the move prompted foreign fund managers avoiding the Bangladesh market entirely.

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    Big Picture

    ASIFMA Seeks Regulatory Dialogue on Generative AI

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/01/2024

    The association urged regulators to endorse GenAI adoption and adopt risk-based frameworks for responsible implementation in financial entities.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Cambodia Securities Exchange Introduces USD Settlements

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2024

    CSX says investors can now trade local currency stocks but settle their transactions in US dollars, which will increase market accessibility.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    HKMA Study Assesses Climate Risks of APAC Investment Funds

    By Editors | 21/01/2024

    Paper finds that funds with high climate risk exposure can face larger redemption pressures which can translate into financial stability risks.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    WEF Summit: AIGA Calls for Inclusive Access to AI

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/01/2024

    At the World Economic Forum 2024 summit, AI Governance Alliance urges action on governance gaps for an inclusive future.

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    AML / KYC

    Cryptos Popular Among Money Launderers in SE Asia: UN Report

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/01/2024

    Tether has emerged as a preferred choice for regional cyberfraud operations due to its stability and the ease, anonymity, and low fees of its transactions.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Financial Sector Urged to Develop AI Governance Frameworks

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/01/2024

    Industry experts are calling upon the financial sector to proactively prepare for GenAI regulation, considering technological advancements and ethical considerations.

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    AML / KYC

    Vietnam: SBV Directs Banks to Strengthen AML Controls

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/01/2024

    The directions come after Vietnam implemented a new AML law in 2022 and “Decree 19” in April 2023 to support implementation.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    HK, UAE Bank Associations Agree to Strengthen Industry Ties

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/01/2024

    The two will work together to promote cooperation on various banking industry activities, including exploring RMB busine****ss opportunities.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Bangladesh Issues Guideline on Sustainability, Climate Disclosures

    By Ajoy K Das | 27/12/2023

    The guideline is based on IFRS S1 and S2 and applicable to all banks and finance companies.

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