Other Asia Pacific

    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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