CENTRAL BANK OF MYANMAR

Securities / Derivatives

Myanmar Stock Market Starts to Open to Foreign Investors

By Emma Zhou | 10/07/2018

Under a new law due to take effect from 1 August, resident foreigners will be able to invest in up to 35% of the share capital of YSX-listed companies.

Market Infrastructure

Myanmar Central Bank Pushes for New Moveable Assets Law

By Garima Chitkara | 15/03/2018

A moveable asset finance law would enable banks to accept collateral other than real estate such as stock, equipment and receivables.

Capital / Liquidity

Myanmar Banks Under Pressure to Rein in Overdraft Lending

By Editors | 16/02/2018

Banks say businesses rely on overdraft loans for working capital, particularly during economic weakness.

Capital / Liquidity

Myanmar to Open Trade Financing to Foreign Banks

By Samuel Riding | 22/02/2017

Overseas banks will not be allowed to offer any other type of service.

AML / KYC

Myanmar Clamps Down on Foreign Bank Accounts

By Samuel Riding | 15/12/2016

Banks given only 8 days to report foreign accounts held by executives; most held in Singapore.

AML / KYC

Myanmar to Issue New Banking Rules

By Samuel Riding | 17/03/2016

Regulations to cover bank corporate governance, foreign stakes and AML.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Expects Myanmar Banking Deal by Year-End

By Editors | 18/10/2015

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) expects to seal a bilateral deal with Myanmar’s banking regulator before the end of the year.

Securities / Derivatives

Myanmar Central Bank Releases AML/CTF Guidelines

By Editors | 05/10/2015

The Central Bank of Myanmar has published risk management guidelines for anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing at financial institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

Myanmar to Adopt Real-Time Clearing and Settlement

By Editors | 09/09/2015

The Central Bank of Myanmar is planning to adopt a real-time gross settlement system for the first time by the end of this year.