All posts tagged "financial inclusion"

AFCA Eyes Stronger Capital Markets, Better Risk Management at Asian Banks

HKMA to Help Support Banks’ Business – KPMG

Report suggests financial stability issues are becoming less pressing, HKMA will encourage growth.

CBRC Sets out Regulatory Agenda

Regulator to look at possible bankruptcy regime for commercial banks, trust management, debt-equity swaps and microfinance.

Bangladesh to Tighten Mobile Remittance Rules

Mobile financial services have grown from nothing to 14% of total remittances in just four years.

China’s Biggest Banks to Set up Financial Inclusion Units

Banks should set up ‘inclusive finance’ divisions by year-end; lending to small enterprises will be incentivised.

Pakistan Issues Agricultural Commodity Collateral Management Rules

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

Philippines to Introduce ‘Basic’ Banking

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

Philippines to Allow ‘Video Messaging’ KYC

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

RBI Backtracks on Demonetisation Deposit Limits

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

BSP Issues New Pawnshop Rules

New regulations aim to enhance financial inclusion, consumer protection.