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Structural Regulation
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.
Cloud & Infrastructure
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.
Cryptocurrency
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.
Structural Regulation
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.
Liquidity Risk
Thailand SEC Issues New Rules on Fund Liquidity Management
By Editors | 28/07/2021
Asset managers have until 1 January 2022 to have a board-approved policy in place and ensure the availability of sufficient liquidity management tools.
Capital Adequacy
Sri Lanka Central Bank Directs Banks to Defer Dividends
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2021
The CBSL issued the directives after considering the possible adverse impact on liquidity and other KPIs of banks due to Covid-19.
Structural Regulation
Thailand SEC Consults on Securities Law Revisions
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/07/2021
The amended Securities and Exchange Act will promote cooperation between financial market regulators including the SEC, BOT and OIC.
Trading & Investment
SET Seeks to Allow Derivative Warrants to Use Foreign Stocks
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/07/2021
The SET will ask the Thai SEC to amend regulations to allow derivative warrants to use foreign stocks as their underlying assets.
Cryptocurrency
BOT Warns Against Using Crypto As Means of Payment
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/07/2021
If the use of digital assets as a means of payment for goods and services become widespread, the BOT will take action in coordination with the SEC.
Credit Risk
BOT Allows Two-month Debt Holiday Amid Fresh Lockdown
By Editors | 18/07/2021
Individuals and SMEs impacted by the latest Covid-19 lockdown measures can suspend principal and interest payments for two months.
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