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Securities / Derivatives
BSEC Calls on Banks to Increase Stock Market Investments
By Editors | 24/03/2022
The BSEC has also given banks a 31 March deadline to deposit unclaimed dividends in the Capital Market Stabilisation Fund, against directions from Bangladesh Bank.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS, Central Banks Complete Development of Multi-CBDC Prototypes
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2022
The initial phase of Project Dunbar has proved that the concept of multi-CBDCs is technically viable, says a new project report.
Securities / Derivatives
BSEC Orders Bourses to Reshuffle Regulatory Affairs Divisions
By Editors | 23/03/2022
Stock exchange employees working in Regulatory Affairs departments for more than three years must transfer to other departments immediately.
Securities / Derivatives
Bangladesh Adjusts Circuit Breaker to Prevent Stock Market Losses
By Editors | 14/03/2022
Trading to be halted if a listed company loses 2% in value. BSEC also urging banks to make fresh investments in the stock market.
Market Infrastructure
CBSL Devalues Currency After IMF Calls for Market-based Rates
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 10/03/2022
Sri Lanka’s official exchange rate has been effectively pegged to the USD since April 2021. The IMF called for a return to a market-determined and flexible exchange rate.
ESG / Sustainability
Cambodia Launches New Code of Conduct for Banking & Finance
By Editors | 08/03/2022
Banks and financial institutions will have until the end of this year to improve their systems and policies to ensure compliance with the code.
AML / KYC
Bangladesh to Investigate Allegations in Panama, Paradise Papers
By Editors | 07/03/2022
A committee has been formed to investigate the money laundering allegations against Bangladeshi nationals named in the Panama Papers and Paradise Papers.
Capital / Liquidity
Bank Indonesia Offers Incentives for Inclusive Financing Activities
By Editors | 04/03/2022
Banks that expand priority sector credit and inclusive financing beyond certain thresholds can reduce their statutory reserve requirements.
Securities / Derivatives
Cambodia Securities Exchange Launches New Mobile Trading App
By Editors | 04/03/2022
The mobile app will help promote the growth of trading and liquidity in Cambodia’s securities market, said CSX chief Hong Sok Hour.
Securities / Derivatives
BSEC Plans to Transition Stock Market to T+2 Settlement
By Editors | 03/03/2022
BSEC is working on the technical aspects of the change, which will likely be implemented in phases, starting with blue-chip stocks.
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