Other Asia Pacific

    Securities / Derivatives

    Industry Ranks Singapore Top APAC Market to Operate In

    By Editors | 11/12/2022

    In an ASIFMA survey, capital market participants ranked Singapore as the top market for its political environment and predictable and transparent regulatory policy.

    Big Picture

    Asian Investors Raise the Bar on Gender Diversity: ASIFMA

    By ESG Investor | 06/12/2022

    ASIFMA has published guidance on investors’ expectations on gender diversity to support understanding, engagement and disclosures among issuers.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Bank Indonesia Outlines Plans to Commence CBDC Testing

    By Editors | 05/12/2022

    The first two phases will focus on experimentation with a wholesale CBDC. The third and final stage will involve end-to-end integration with a retail CBDC.

    Capital / Liquidity

    CBSL Issues Fresh Instruction on Consolidated SLAR Reporting

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 28/11/2022

    The CBSL is working to address a local currency liquidity deficit in the banking system. Banks can continue to hold 90% NSFR until year-end.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ClientEarth, AIGCC Offer Asia Guidance on Climate Resolutions

    By ESG Investor | 28/11/2022

    Different tactics are required across the region for institutional investors looking to hold corporates to account on net zero strategies.

    AML / KYC

    Bangladesh Bank Call on Banks to Address Trade Mis-Invoicing

    By Editors | 25/11/2022

    Bangladesh Bank calls on banks and NBFIs to help stop over- and under-invoicing as they are causing the government to lose revenue and foreign currency.

    Securities / Derivatives

    BSEC Extends Dividend Restrictions to More Companies

    By Editors | 24/11/2022

    The restrictions on stock dividends will cover companies listed on the SME platform, OTC Market, and Alternative Trading Board.

    Press Release

    Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2022 – Results Announcement

    By Editors | 23/11/2022

    Regulation Asia held its fifth annual Awards ceremony on 22 November 2022. Here we explain our methodology and announce the winners for the year.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thailand, Vietnam Go Live With Cross-border QR Payment Link

    By Editors | 20/11/2022

    The link will enable customers, tourists and merchants make and receive payments with convenience, speed, security, transparency and at low cost, the BOT and SBV said.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Five ASEAN Central Banks Sign MoU on Payments Connectivity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/11/2022

    The MoU is the first that brings together multiple ASEAN central banks under a single multilateral agreement to enhance cross-border payments.

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