Other Asia Pacific

Trading & Investment

Vietnam Launches New Bond Trading Platform at HNX

By Editors | 20/07/2023

The system will also support businesses in mobilising mid and long-term capital, helping them reduce their dependence on bank credit.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

BSEC Chairman Under Scrutiny for Links to International Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2023

BSEC chairman Shibli Rubayat ul Islam allegedly received $800,000 in payments from accounts linked to a $13mn fraud against Hong Kong-based Ming Global.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

FFC Asia 2023: Professional AI Skills Needed in Financial Crime Fight

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 13/07/2023

Panellists at Regulation Asia’s Fraud and Financial Crime conference stressed the need to up-skill financial sector professionals so they can use AI in fighting financial crime.

Payments & Settlements

Cambodia Launches Cross-Institutional Payment System for ATM, POS Services

By Editors | 13/07/2023

The Cambodian Shared Switch aims to enhance payment transactions through payment cards in Cambodia.

Payments & Settlements

Cambodia Partners With UnionPay on QR Code Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/07/2023

KHQR users in Cambodia would be able to directly scan UnionPay QR codes in China within this year.

Capital Adequacy

Cambodia Issues New Rules on Capital Adequacy, Credit Risk

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/07/2023

The NBC says the new rules will incentivise lenders to release more loans to businesses and ensure finance is available at “reasonable interest rates”.

Resolution & Recovery

Sri Lanka Declares 5-Day Bank Holiday to Finalise Debt Restructure

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 28/06/2023

The government expects the country’s domestic debt restructuring process gets to conclude during the five-day market closure period.

Data Privacy

New Zealand Updates Expectations on Use of Generative AI

By Editors | 18/06/2023

New Zealand Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster said AI users and developers need to make sure they are compliant with privacy law.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Bangladesh Bank to Issue Guidelines for Digital Banking

By Mark Johnston | 14/06/2023

The central bank plans to finalise a new licensing framework for digital banks this month, after consulting with stakeholders.