Other Asia Pacific

    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’.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thai SEC Directs Listed Companies to Disclose Crypto Investments

    By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 25/09/2021

    Disclosures should be made through the SET’s online portal, company websites, annual registration statements and annual reports.

    Bangladesh Issues Guidelines on Non-banking Asset Disposal

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 25/09/2021

    Banks are instructed to quickly register and then dispose of non-banking assets put up as collateral in the event of a borrower default.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand’s SEC to Simplify Fund Disclosure Requirements

    By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 23/09/2021

    The SEC said the information contained in prospectuses and factsheets is repetitive and redundant, making it difficult for investors to digest the information.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEC Philippines Creates Office to Facilitate Capital Raising by SMEs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/09/2021

    The new office will simplify capital raising, streamline registration processes, and promote SME-friendly underwriting and advisory programmes at FIs.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Regulatory Relief for Thai Banks to Raise Systemic Risk: S&P

    By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 22/09/2021

    The average NPL ratio at Thai banks will likely rise to 6% next year, the highest level since the 2009 GFC, S&P Global Ratings says.

    Market Infrastructure

    BSP Issues Governance Policy for Operators of Payment Systems

    By Editors | 21/09/2021

    Payment system operators including banks and electronic money issuers have six months to comply with the requirements.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Philippine SEC Warns Against Dealing with Unlicensed Entities

    By Editors | 21/09/2021

    The SEC has warned against dealing with unlicensed forex brokers, crypto exchanges, and DeFi platforms among others.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Vietnam to Create Fintech Sandbox for Banking Sector

    By Editors | 21/09/2021

    The central bank will coordinating with government departments and agencies to develop a decree to enable the sandbox.

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