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Securities / Derivatives
Dhaka Bourse Commences Trading on New SME Platform
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 05/10/2021
Investors must have at least BDT 5 million in stock investments to participate in the secondary market for SMEs listed on the new platform.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand, China to Explore Market Connectivity Initiatives
By Editors | 05/10/2021
SEC and CSRC officials have agreed to explore the development and implementation of connectivity initiatives between their markets.
Market Infrastructure
BSP Urges Passage of Bill to Tackle Rising Cybercrime
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 05/10/2021
The bill will strengthen the legal framework for financial consumer welfare and foster greater public awareness on cybersecurity, the BSP said.
Cambodia Central Bank Introduces Overnight Lending Facility
By Editors | 03/10/2021
The industry has welcomed the MLF as a measure that will allow FIs to support their operations, protect the financial sector, and continue lending.
CBSL Warns Banks Against Creating FX Black Market
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 03/10/2021
Sri Lankan banks are charging heavy premiums to execute FX transactions, claiming to not have US dollars available.
Market Infrastructure
BOT Issues New Data Governance Guidelines for Banks
By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 03/10/2021
The guidelines set out a data governance approach that encompasses five aspects, allowing for flexibility to cater to the specific nature of a bank’s operations.
AML / KYC
BSP Updates e-KYC Guidelines for Financial Institutions
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 03/10/2021
The guidelines include national digital ID system PhilSys as an accepted method for verifying customer identities, subject to proper authentication.
Fintech / Regtech
Central Banks Create Prototype Platform for mCBDC Settlements
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/09/2021
The prototype platform was able to complete international transfers and foreign exchange operations in seconds while also lowering the cost of cross-border operations.
Securities / Derivatives
TFEX Extends Trading Hours to Facilitate Currency Hedging
By Editors | 27/09/2021
TFEX says extended trading hours will accommodate investors’ trading needs and enable them to manage foreign exchange risk more conveniently.
Securities / Derivatives
ASEAN Exchanges to Identify Common ESG Metrics
By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 26/09/2021
Seven ASEAN exchanges have formed a new ESG working group to start work towards a ‘common sustainability programme’.
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