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Market Infrastructure
FIs Team Up to Accelerate Coal Plant Closures in APAC
By Editors | 05/08/2021
Prudential, Citi, HSBC, and BlackRock are reportedly working on a plan to buy out coal-fired plants and wind them down early.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Bank to Enhance Monitoring of NBFI Lending
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 05/08/2021
The new reporting policy will enable the central bank to monitor NBFI lending more closely and ensure provisions are being adequately maintained.
Market Infrastructure
Structured Products Landscape in a Post-pandemic APAC
By Abdessamad Khaled | 05/08/2021
Bloomberg’s Abdessamad Khaled and Gaurav Kapoor discuss how structured products have performed and the role automation plays in maintaining stability.
AML / KYC
Bangladesh Bank Reiterates Ban on Cryptocurrency
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2021
Bangladesh Bank sought to clarify its stance after reports emerged suggesting that crypto transactions are only illegal if they are linked to other crimes.
AML / KYC
Philippine AMLC Issues Guidance on TFS Delisting, Unfreezing Orders
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/08/2021
Designated persons shall apply to the AMLC for authorisation if they wish to deal with or access funds or assets that are frozen due to targeted financial sanctions.
Fintech / Regtech
Thailand, Luxembourg Sign MoU on Fintech Innovation
By Editors | 02/08/2021
The MoU provides a framework for cooperation between the SEC and CSSF with respect to promoting innovation in financial services.
Fintech / Regtech
SEC Philippines Launches New Fintech Innovation Office
By Editors | 01/08/2021
The PhiliFintech Innovation Office will serve as the first point of contact for existing fintech companies and help the SEC regulate fintech activities.
Fintech / Regtech
BOT Issues Guidance on Blockchain Adoption in Financial Services
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/08/2021
The guideline covers blockchain application in financial businesses, project governance, security standards, and risk management, among other areas.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Ripple Opens Japan-Philippines Remittance Corridor
By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2021
Japan’s SBI Remit will connect with Coins.ph and crypto exchange SBI VC Trade to open the remittance corridor, leveraging Ripple’s on-demand liquidity service.
Fintech / Regtech
BSP Grants Fourth Digital Bank Licence to UnionBank
By Editors | 31/07/2021
UnionBank is the latest to receive the licence after Landbank’s Overseas Filipino Bank, Tonik Bank, and UNOBank.
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