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Structural Regulation
OJK Indonesia Restricts Stock Trading by Finance Companies
By Editors | 25/06/2022
Indonesia’s OJK also introduced new reporting requirements for securities companies conducting business as underwriters and broker-dealers.
Payments & Settlements
Myanmar Considers Joining SPFS, Russia’s SWIFT Alternative
By Editors | 21/06/2022
Myanmar is negotiating the possibility of joining SPFS, an alternative to SWIFT, as well as the use of Russian Mir cards in Asia.
Capital Adequacy
Vietnam to Drive Bank Mergers to Enhance Competitiveness
By Mark Johnston | 21/06/2022
The government has approved a project that will require banks have a capital adequacy ratio of at least 10-11 percent by 2023 and 11-12 percent by 2025.
Trading & Investment
BSEC Prepares to Allow Loss-making Startups to List on Bourses
By Editors | 19/06/2022
Rule changes will allow loss-making companies to determine their offer price premium based on projected business growth.
Liquidity Risk
Laos Increases Bank Reserve Requirement to Tackle Inflation
By Editors | 19/06/2022
The central bank also adjusted its base interest rate and announced plans to issue a 6-month savings bond that will pay 20 percent annualised interest.
Payments & Settlements
Myanmar Grants Exemptions to FX Conversion Rule Ban
By Editors | 17/06/2022
Myanmar is granting granted an exemption to select companies involved in FDI approved by the Myanmar Investment Commission.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Is Asia Pacific Ready for T+1 Settlement?
By Nellie Dagdag | 15/06/2022
Nellie Dagdag considers the implications of a move to T+1 settlement cycle for equities in Asia Pacific, and the benefits it will bring.
CBDCs
Bangladesh Bank to Assess Feasibility of Introducing CBDC
By Editors | 14/06/2022
A CBDC is needed to facilitate the growth of digital transactions and encourage startups and e-commerce businesses, the finance minister said.
Liquidity Risk
Bangladesh Bank Relaxes Capital Requirement for Padma Bank
By Editors | 12/06/2022
The bank will be allowed to hold liquid assets worth 3.25% of deposits, compared to a 13% requirements for other banks.
Credit Risk
Bangladesh Bank Introduces New Facility to Finance Microloans
By Editors | 09/06/2022
Under the refinancing scheme, banks will be able to use central bank funds to provide low-cost small loans to individual customers.
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