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    APAC Overtook US in AML Penalties For 2020: Fenergo

    By Editors | 10/12/2020

    APAC has overtaken the US in terms of the value of enforcement actions for the first time since 2015, largely due to the Goldman and Westpac cases.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Philippines: UnionBank, StanChart Complete Bond Tokenisation POC

    By Editors | 10/12/2020

    A dual tranche issuance totalling PHP 9 billion was mirrored on a bond tokenisation platform co-created by UnionBank and SC Ventures.

    CBSL Interest Rate Cap on Housing Loans Need Clarity

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 10/12/2020

    The interest rate cap is intended for housing loans for salaried employees, but CBSL has not indicated if it will apply to refinance loans.

    AML / KYC

    Combatting TBML Through Collaboration and Technology

    By Henry Roxas | 09/12/2020

    R3’s Henry Roxas describes the complexities of trade-based money laundering in Asia and the importance of collaboration to tackle the problem once and for all.

    Capital / Liquidity

    BOT Eases Rules on Bank Capital to Promote Lending

    By Editors | 09/12/2020

    The move will increase the levels of capital and liquidity at commercial banks and facilitate lending to businesses and households.

    AML / KYC

    Philippine SEC Proposes Stronger Rules on Beneficial Ownership

    By Editors | 08/12/2020

    The SEC is seeking to require the disclosure of beneficial owners, nominators, principals, and nominee arrangements within 10 days from a company’s registration.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore, Thailand to Enable Instant Payments Link by Mid 2021

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2020

    Described as “the first-of-its-kind in the world”, the link will enable instant money transfers between Singapore’s PayNow and Thailand’s PromptPay.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Addressing Credit Risk Uncertainty Through Collateral & Data

    By Editors | 08/12/2020

    Panellists at a recent Regulation Asia webinar highlighted the importance of sound collateral management and data practices to manage loan loss uncertainty in the year ahead.

    Capital / Liquidity

    BSP Deputy Governor Outlines Key Priorities for the Year Ahead

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/12/2020

    Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier spoke to Regulation Asia about planned measures to promote digital payments, help MSMEs, and further strengthen the banking sector.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Ho Chi Minh Bourse to Raise Minimum Board Lot Tenfold

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/12/2020

    HoSE plans to allow two weeks for modifications to trading systems, one week for testing, and implementation in January 2021.

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