All posts tagged "financial inclusion"

• Market Infrastructure

  Pakistan Issues Agricultural Commodity Collateral Management Rules

  Regulations are designed to promote lending to agricultural sector, boost financial inclusion.

  May 4, 2017
• AML / KYC

  Philippines to Introduce ‘Basic’ Banking

  Accounts will have easier KYC and low balance requirements in bid to boost financial inclusion.

  April 18, 2017
• AML / KYC

  Philippines to Allow ‘Video Messaging’ KYC

  BSP deputy governor says new rules will ease banking access in rural areas.

  March 10, 2017
• AML / KYC

  RBI Backtracks on Demonetisation Deposit Limits

  Central bank says depositors will not be interrogated so long as accounts are KYC compliant.

  December 22, 2016
• AML / KYC

  BSP Issues New Pawnshop Rules

  New regulations aim to enhance financial inclusion, consumer protection.

  December 16, 2016
• Market Infrastructure

  Philippines Eases Bank Branch Opening Rules

  Lenders will now be able to set up branches in previously restricted areas.

  December 12, 2016
• Market Infrastructure

  Vietnam Targets 70% Banking Coverage

  Banking sector charged with expanding network, improving quality and easing access.

  November 7, 2016
• AML / KYC

  HK FIs Exclude Up to 25% of Potential Customers Due to Compliance

  Lexis Nexis survey suggests KYC data sharing could help institutions’ meet financial inclusion goals.

  November 2, 2016
• AML / KYC

  Philippines Proposes New Money Service Rules

  Draft rules require ‘money service businesses’ to register with BSP; raises concern about hindering remittance flows

  September 26, 2016
• AML / KYC

  Indonesia Simplifies Account Opening Process

  New rule relaxes KYC requirements for banking service provision through agents.

  September 12, 2016