All posts tagged "World Bank"
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248Asia-PacificChina, Indonesia Lead Emerging Markets in Sustainable Banking
China and Indonesia have demonstrated pioneering policy actions and regulatory initiatives, resulting in changing practices at financial institutions, the Sustainable Banking Network says.
October 14, 2019 -
371MalaysiaBNM to Require FIs to Report Climate-related Exposures
Malaysia's central bank will use the reported data to set new regulatory standards that better reflect the risks from climate-related exposures.
October 2, 2019 -
282MalaysiaBNM Raises Culture Bar for Development Financial Institutions
DFIs should firmly ground their business models on strong governance and a culture of professional management, said BNM governor Nor Shamsiah Yunus.
August 26, 2019 -
522Asia-PacificMyanmar to Set Up Alternative Market for Unlisted Companies
The so-called ‘Myanmar Public Companies Board’ will serve as a stepping stone for domestic companies to list on the YSX, which still lists only 5 companies.
August 14, 2019 -
1.8KBig PictureAsia Ahead of Other Regions in FinTech: IMF
Policymakers are facing a balancing act between keeping up with the pace of fintech development and trying to ensure risks are well understood and mitigated.
July 4, 2019 -
695Big PictureGFiN Publishes Report Reflecting on First Year of Work
The Global Financial Innovation Network has published a report reflecting on its work over the past year, and its ambitions for the future.
June 27, 2019 -
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IMF, World Bank Launch Blockchain Knowledge Project
The purpose of the project is to help the IMF and World Bank staff become more familiar with the principles behind DLT, as well as its challenges and real world applications.
April 16, 2019 -
1.0KAsia-PacificAustralian Authorities Bust Vietnamese Money Transfer Cartel
The ACCC and Australian police have brought charges against an alleged price-fixing cartel, which is said to have been directed by Vietnam's Sacombank.
April 12, 2019 -
803Fintech / RegtechIndia’s Modi Launches Online Marketplace for Fintech Services
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14 November at Singapore Fintech Festival announced the launch of APIX, an online marketplace and sandbox for cross-border fintech services.
November 16, 2018 -
345Australia & NZACCC Opens Inquiry into High Markup Currency Conversion Services
The inquiry will examine why major companies in Australia, including the big four banks, seem to be able to consistently charge high prices, said ACCC chair Rod Sims.
October 3, 2018
