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ESG / Sustainability
BSP Directs Banks to Integrate Environmental, Social Risks
By Editors | 31/10/2021
Banks have to integrate environmental and social risk in their risk management frameworks and when defining their credit strategy.
Market Infrastructure
Malaysia, Thailand Expand Local Currency Settlement Framework
By Editors | 31/10/2021
Malaysian and Thai businesses and individuals can use local currencies to make cross-border payments for trade, investment, income and transfer.
Capital / Liquidity
BOT Relaxes Mortgage Lending Rules to Boost Property Market
By Editors | 28/10/2021
The BOT is allowing LTV ratios of up to 110 percent, including top-up loans for home decoration, for first homes priced below THB 10 million.
Big Picture
US, EU Policy Normalisation Presents Risks for Asia: BIS
By Editors | 25/10/2021
While Asian emerging markets are better placed to withstand tightening global financial conditions, there are lingering causes for concern, says Agustín Carstens.
AML / KYC
FATF Keeps Pakistan on Grey List with 4 Action Items Outstanding
By Editors | 21/10/2021
Marcus Pleyer said “there is no discussion on blacklisting Pakistan” as its government has demonstrated a “clear commitment” and is cooperating with the FATF.
Securities / Derivatives
BIS Announces Plans to Launch Asian Green Bond Fund
By Editors | 21/10/2021
The fund will help channel central bank reserves to green projects in Asia Pacific, complementing two other green bond funds already launched by the BIS.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC Consults on Three-tiered Investments by Funds
By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 21/10/2021
The SEC is consulting on whether to allow mutual funds to make three-tiered investments in funds under the same company’s management.
Thai SEC to Collaborate with Environmental Organisations
By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 20/10/2021
The collaboration will aim to promote good governance, while encouraging businesses to take into account social and environmental considerations.
Securities / Derivatives
Pakistan Stock Exchange Set to Launch New Trading System
By Manesh Samtani | 19/10/2021
The system, acquired from the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, was first scheduled to be implemented in March 2021. The launch is now expected within October.
AML / KYC
UPDATED – BOT Calms Nerves Amid Large Scale Bank Card Fraud
By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 18/10/2021
More than 10,000 card holders have experienced unatuthorised transactions on credit and debit cards issued by several Thai banks.
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