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Trading & Investment
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.
CBDCs
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.
Structural Regulation
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.
Trading & Investment
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.
Emerging Prudential Risks
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.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
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.
Anti-Money Laundering
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 Adequacy
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.
Trading & Investment
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.
Clearing & Post-Trade
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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