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Fintech / Regtech
BOT to Embrace Digital Technology in Regulatory Approach
By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 18/09/2021
The BOT will promote open data and infrastructure to facilitate SME access to credit. The sandbox rules will also be updated.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Laos Authorises Six Companies for Crypto Mining, Trading
By Editors | 18/09/2021
Government ministries will work with the central bank and national power utility to decide on rules governing the use of cryptocurrencies.
Market Infrastructure
BSP Directs Payment Systems to Adopt PFMI Standards
By Editors | 18/09/2021
Designated payment systems are expected to demonstrate adequate governance and risk management arrangements in line with the PFMI.
Securities / Derivatives
Sri Lanka: CSE to Allow Fundraising in Foreign Currencies
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 18/09/2021
Sri Lankan companies will be allowed to raise debt and equity in foreign currency on the Colombo Stock Exchange. A new benchmark index is also being launched.
Enforcement
Philippine Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Tackle Rising Cybercrime
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/09/2021
The bill requires banks and non-bank FIs to “exhaust all means to ensure that victims are able to recover their monetary loss, if any”.
Market Infrastructure
India’s UPI to Extend QR Payments to 10 Asian Markets
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/09/2021
Users of NPCI’s BHIM mobile app will be able to make UPI QR-based payments at merchants progressively across north and southeast Asia from early 2022.
Securities / Derivatives
SEC Thailand Targets 2021 Launch for New SME Board
By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 16/09/2021
Only investors with experience and knowledge of investment products and a high level of assets can invest in primary and secondary markets for SMEs.
New CBSL Governor Takes Office, Pledges to Ensure Stability
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 16/09/2021
The changes at the CBSL come as Sri Lanka faces depleting foreign exchange reserves and a weakening currency.
Capital / Liquidity
Vietnam Extends Debt Rescheduling as Bad Debts Pile Up
By Editors | 15/09/2021
The SBV is allowing lenders to extend the repayment term for customers by six months more months and granting more time for overdue debts to be restructured.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand, Singapore to Introduce Depository Receipt Linkage
By Manesh Samtani | 15/09/2021
Through the new linkage, Singapore and Thailand listed companies will be able to issue depository receipts in each other’s markets.
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