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Trading & Investment
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.
Liquidity Risk
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.
Credit Risk
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.
Trading & Investment
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.
Structural Regulation
Malaysia, Thailand Invite Banks to Become ‘Qualified ASEAN Banks’
By Manesh Samtani | 15/09/2021
The initiative is part of the April 2019 bilateral arrangement between BNM and BOT under the ASEAN Banking Integration Framework.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
BSP Introduces Stricter Penalty Framework for FIs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/09/2021
Monetary penalties have increased from PHP 30,000 to a maximum PHP 1 million for each violation. Fines up to three times profit gained or loss avoided can also be imposed.
Payments & Settlements
Philippine Banks Adopting Global Best Practices in FX Settlement
By Jimmy Ho | 13/09/2021
Jimmy Ho and Sammie Chan discuss Metrobank’s adoption of PvP settlement and how it reflects a broader trend in the Philippine banking industry.
Structural Regulation
Thai SEC Eases Red Taps for Foreign Issuers Seeking IPO
By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 12/09/2021
The change will reduce the burden of raising funds for foreign companies and help boost the competitiveness of Thai capital markets, the SEC said.
PEPs & Sanctions
Philippine SEC Disseminates Guidance on Targeted Financial Sanctions
By Editors | 12/09/2021
The guidance now covers targeted financial sanctions related to terrorism, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing, including remedies and relevant UNSC links.
Capital Adequacy
Bangladesh Banks Asked for Plans to Address Capital Shortfall
By Editors | 12/09/2021
Eleven banks, including seven that are state-owned, are asked to explain how they plan to address capital shortfalls.
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