Other Asia Pacific

    AML / KYC

    NY Court Acquits Two Philippine Casinos in Bangladesh Bank Case

    By Editors | 18/04/2022

    Bangladesh Bank says the court did not dismiss the entire case concerning its 2016 hack; only two of the 20 accused were acquitted due to “lack of jurisdiction”.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Vietnam Rushes to Finalise Regulatory Framework for Fintech Activities

    By Mark Johnston | 17/04/2022

    The SBV has warned of fraud incidents involving e-wallets and asks banks to monitor the use of data by fintechs until the new regulatory framework is in place.

    Securities / Derivatives

    BSEC Tightens Circuit Breaker Limit for Dhaka SME Board

    By Editors | 15/04/2022

    The SME board commenced trading last October and has seen volume spikes as a result of a waiver from a requirement for traders to register.

    Bangladesh Bank Issues Revised CSR Reporting Form

    By Mark Johnston | 14/04/2022

    The new reporting form introduces a requirement to disclose whether banks and NBFIs are using external agencies, foundations or other third parties to conduct their CSR activities.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ASEAN Ministers, Central Banks Prioritise Financial Stability, Inclusion

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/04/2022

    Finance ministers and central bankers have committed to promoting financial stability, financial inclusion and banking integration in the ASEAN region.

    Sri Lanka to Temporarily Stop Servicing Foreign Debt

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/04/2022

    The government is suspending repayment of foreign debt pending the completion of a loan restructuring programme with the IMF.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Indonesia Stock Exchange to Allow Structured Warrant Listings

    By Editors | 13/04/2022

    New regulations allow exchange members to issue structured warrants for listing and trading on the IDX. Structured warrants must have a liquidity provider.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Controls at Vietnam Banks to Be Subject to Independent Audit

    By Editors | 12/04/2022

    Internal control systems at credit institutions and foreign bank branches in Vietnam will be subject to independent auditing, according to a new circular.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bangladesh Bank Commences Work on Digital Bank Framework

    By Editors | 12/04/2022

    The new regulatory guidelines will require digital banks to hold the same levels of capital as conventional banks.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Indonesia to Start Taxing Crypto Investments, Fintech Services in May

    By Editors | 10/04/2022

    Indonesia will charge a capital gains tax and VAT on crypto transactions, as well as interest and fees generated from fintech services, starting on 1 May 2022.

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