Other Asia Pacific

AML / KYC

BSP to Ensure Hacked BDO Accounts Are Reimbursed

By Mark Johnston | 15/12/2021

Some 700 customers of BDO Unibank have suffered losses due to a hack. The BSP said it will ensure remedial measures are undertaken.

Securities / Derivatives

SET Allows Derivative Warrants to Use Foreign Stocks

By Editors | 15/12/2021

The first six derivative warrants with foreign underlying stocks were listed on the SET on Wednesday, issued by Macquarie Securities.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia OJK Introduces Dual Class Shares for Tech IPOs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2021

The move is aimed at incentivising domestic tech firms to list on the IDX to deepen the capital market and make it more attractive to investors.

ESG / Sustainability

Bangko Sentral’s ‘Deliberate Approach’ to Sustainable Finance

By Mark Johnston | 14/12/2021

Deputy governor Chuchi Fonacier explains the BSP’s policy approach to sustainability, highlighting the central bank’s role as an ‘enabler’, ‘mobiliser’ and ‘doer’.

AML / KYC

Parallel Myanmar Government Recognises Tether as Official Currency

By Editors | 14/12/2021

The pro-democracy National Unity Government has reportedly begun using Tether as a proxy for the US dollar to raise funds for a campaign to topple the military regime.

ESG / Sustainability

Thai SEC Consults on Disclosure Guidance for SRI Funds

By Editors | 13/12/2021

Disclosures should include an investment strategy that details the securities analysis and selection process and investment benchmarks used.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thai SEC Consults on Rules Restricting Use of DeFi Platforms

By Mark Johnston | 12/12/2021

The proposed rules would bar digital asset fund managers from investing customer assets on DeFi platforms and digital asset advisers from recommending them to investors.

Press Release

Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2021 – Results Announcement

By Editors | 10/12/2021

Regulation Asia held its fourth annual Awards ceremony on 9 December 2021. Here we explain our methodology and announce the winners for the year.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Set to Launch ID Checking System for Foreign Bond Investors

By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2021

Beginning 4 January 2022, all non-resident investors trading debt securities must register with the BOT and settle trades through segregated securities accounts.