Other Asia Pacific

    AML / KYC

    India, Indonesia to Work Towards Establishing Payment Linkages

    By Editors | 20/07/2022

    The RBI and Bank Indonesia will cooperate in areas such as cross-border payments, digital innovation, and AML/CFT.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Quarter of ASEAN Companies Disclosing Climate Risk Strategy

    By ESG Investor | 19/07/2022

    Most companies are reporting their emissions, but climate-related targets remain vague, says GRI.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Pakistan Sets January 2023 Deadline for IFRS 9 Adoption

    By Editors | 18/07/2022

    IFRS 9 will prompt a one-off increase in banks’ loan-loss provisioning, diminishing shareholder capital. Banks will also be pressured by increased taxes.

    AML / KYC

    Fraudulent Transactions Cost 4x the Loss Amount on Average

    By Editors | 14/07/2022

    Every $1 lost to fraud costs organisations an average of $3.99 in APAC, and around $6.33 for digital banks and alternative lenders, LexisNexis Risk Solutions finds.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Cambodia Establishes Common National Standard for QR Payments

    By Editors | 12/07/2022

    NBC intends to use the new KHQR system to facilitate cross-border payments within the region in future.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Bangladesh Infrastructure Loans to Require E&S Assessments

    By Editors | 11/07/2022

    Environmental and social impact assessments will have to be arranged by borrowers and submitted with their loan applications.

    Bangladesh Imposes 100pc Margin Requirement on Luxury Imports

    By Editors | 09/07/2022

    Banks may not lend importers funds to meet the 100 percent LC margin requirement, which applies to a broad range of luxury imports.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BSEC Orders Stock Exchanges to Establish Integrated Reporting Platform

    By Editors | 06/07/2022

    The DSE and CSE were instructed to consolidate their online data gathering, information submission and dissemination platforms into a single integrated platform.

    Market Infrastructure

    Vietnam Securities Market to Move to T+2 Settlement Cycle

    By Editors | 06/07/2022

    Under draft regulations, clearing banks will have to complete payment and securities settlement between 11.30am and 12.30pm on T+2.

    AML / KYC

    Bangladesh Grants Amnesty for Repatriation of Offshore Assets

    By Editors | 04/07/2022

    The government will provide amnesty for those that choose to repatriate their offshore assets to Bangladesh and pay a 7% tax.

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