All posts tagged "BoT"
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247Asia-PacificBOT Relaxes Investment Restrictions to Hold Down Baht
The changes will make it easier for residents to invest overseas and hold foreign currency at local banks. ETFs tracking foreign securities will be allowed to list in Thailand.
November 26, 2020 -
317Asia-Pacific
Thailand to Stop Issuing THBFIX Loans, Debt from July 2021
All financial institutions will stop offering new loans and debt securities which reference THBFIX from 1 July 2021, Bank of Thailand says.
November 18, 2020 -
1.3KFeatureHKMA Seeks ‘Multi-CBDC Platform’ to Enhance Cross-border Payments
Project Inthanon-LionRock with the BOT is entering its second phase, which will have participation from HKEX, 19 banks, and five corporates.
November 5, 2020 -
1.2KEuropeBIS, Swiss National Bank to Issue CBDC Proof of Concept by Year-End
CBDC research provides an "essential opportunity" to pool knowledge and resources and help enhance cross-border payments, says Benoît Coeuré, head of the BIS Innovation Hub.
October 28, 2020 -
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BOT Issues $1.6bn in Government Savings Bonds on Blockchain
Leveraging IBM blockchain technology, Bank of Thailand's platform reduces a process that previously took 15 days to two days.
October 7, 2020 -
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HKMA Selects ConsenSys to Lead Next Phase of CBDC Project
Project Inthanon-LionRock studied the application of a CBDC for cross-border payments. ConsenSys will lead implementation of the project's next phase.
September 28, 2020 -
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Thailand: BOT to Revamp Banks’ Reporting Requirements
The reforms will reduce data processing steps for financial institutions and the costs associated with reporting, while increasing reporting efficiency.
September 27, 2020 -
573Asia-PacificKorea, Thailand Sign MoU on Financial Services Regulation
The agreement will help enhance supervisory efficiency and promote innovation through experience sharing, technical assistance and exchange of information.
September 25, 2020 -
416Asia-Pacific
BOT Sets Out New Rules for ‘Digital Personal Loans’
Under the regulations, alternative data including payment information relating to water, electricity and telephone bills can be used to support loan applications.
September 21, 2020 -
252Asia-Pacific
BOT Enhances Fair Service Rules for Banks, Asset Managers
Besides banks and their subsidiaries, the rules have been extended to cover also asset managers and nanofinance operators.
September 17, 2020
