Other Asia Pacific

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Vietnam Considers Higher Foreign Ownership Limits at Banks

    By Editors | 12/02/2023

    A higher foreign ownership limit of 49 percent is being considered for banks that participate in restructuring weak credit institutions.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Laos Launches CBDC Proof of Concept with Soramitsu

    By Editors | 10/02/2023

    The PoC aims to assess how a CBDC can promote financial inclusion, improve cross-border remittances, and modernise Laotian payment systems.

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    AML / KYC

    Transparency International Releases 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index

    By Editors | 03/02/2023

    Asia Pacific scored above the global average. New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and Japan ranked in the top twenty.

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    Laos Closes All Non-State Currency Exchange Channels

    By Editors | 29/01/2023

    Currency exchange transactions in Laos can now only be done through state-run banks. The move has resulted in nationwide business disruptions.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Bangladesh to Form New Market for Shariah Compliant Securities

    By Editors | 23/01/2023

    The BSEC has formed a-nine member advisory council to help develop the new Islamic capital market.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Bangladesh: Chittagong Bourse Seeks to Launch FX Derivatives

    By Editors | 21/01/2023

    Currently, there are no regulations in Bangladesh allowing for the introduction of currency or other financial derivatives.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Nepal ISPs Ordered to Block Crypto Websites, Apps

    By Editors | 17/01/2023

    Nepal declared crypto illegal in September 2021. The order for ISPs and email providers to block crypto websites and apps is new.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    WWF-Singapore Publishes Sustainable Banking Assessment 2022

    By Editors | 16/01/2023

    The report calls on financial sector regulators to implement and align E&S risk management requirements for banks to ensure financial stability.

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    AML / KYC

    GCFFC Establishes APAC Regional Chapter

    By Editors | 13/01/2023

    The APAC Chapter is led by DBS Bank’s Debra Au and Westpac’s Jodie Arthur serving as co-chairs, and Napier’s Robin Lee serving as vice chair.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Dhaka Stock Exchange Launches Alternative Trading Board

    By Editors | 09/01/2023

    On opening day, green bonds from food and beverage brand Pran Agro Limited and shares in LankaBangla Securities were listed for trading.

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