Other Asia Pacific

    Market Infrastructure

    IDX to Enhance Stock Options Trading Infrastructure

    By Editors | 13/02/2022

    IDX has suspended stock options trading in the interim. It is also planning to launch new ETF, futures and structured warrant products this year.

    Capital / Liquidity

    NBC Requiring Lenders to Recognise & Provision Against NPLs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/02/2022

    As relief measures end this month, Cambodian lenders will have to set aside appropriate provisions for nonperforming loans.

    Capital / Liquidity

    CBSL Says NBFI Consolidation is Strengthening the Sector

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 07/02/2022

    Nine NBFIs have introduced fresh capital, while another 12 entities have received preliminary approvals for consolidation, the CBSL said.

    Fintech / Regtech

    More Banks Join Indonesia’s New Fast Payments System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/02/2022

    BI-Fast launched in December with an initial 21 entities; 21 additional banks and Indonesia’s CSD have now also enrolled.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Myanmar Military Government Seeks to Launch Digital Currency

    By Editors | 07/02/2022

    Myanmar’s military regime is reportedly considering issuing a digital currency as a joint venture with local companies.

    AML / KYC

    Australian Billionaire Launches Criminal Proceedings Against Facebook

    By Editors | 06/02/2022

    Fortescue Metals Group chairman Andrew Forrest alleges that Facebook broke AML laws by failing to prevent crypto scams from being advertised on its platform.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Sri Lankan Bourse to Revise IPO Allotment Rules

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 04/02/2022

    The new rules are aimed at ensuring greater transparency and fairness for retail investors in the allotment of IPO shares.

    Sri Lanka Increasingly Vulnerable Amid Depleting FX Reserves

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 02/02/2022

    Sri Lanka is seeking advice from the IMF and credit from China, India, Pakistan and Australia, while the central bank offers to pay migrant workers for FX inflows.

    Bangladesh Bank Sets Minimum Salary Standards for Banks

    By Editors | 29/01/2022

    The new standards come into effect on 1 March. Banks will not be allowed to make salary increases dependent on deposit targets.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Myanmar to Ban Crypto Under New Cybersecurity Law

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2022

    Under the proposed law, using cryptocurrency may lead to imprisonment of 6-12 months in prison or fines up to USD 2800.

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