Other Asia Pacific

Market Infrastructure

Data, Technology Crucial for New Normal, LIBOR Transition

By Bing Li | 15/09/2020

The LIBOR transition opens the door to a fundamental rethink of the use of data and technology, and how firms provide products and services to customers, says Bloomberg’s Bing Li.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand’s SEC Proposed to Raise Fees on Futures Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/09/2020

The SEC wants to replace the annual fixed fee charged to the TFEX with a per-contract fee, which could more than triple the cost to the futures bourse.

Market Infrastructure

Bangladesh Bank Offers Assurances on Cybersecurity at Banks

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 14/09/2020

Bangladesh banks in facing renewed cyber threats last month, but their regulator, Bangladesh Bank, says the situation is under control.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP Launches Digital Payment Platform for Retail Transactions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/09/2020

The New Order of Payment System, or NOPS, is a secure web-based system that offering various channels through which payments can be made to the BSP.

AML / KYC

Leveraging Data & Tech in Financial Crime Compliance

By Manesh Samtani | 14/09/2020

The pandemic has been an agent for accelerated change in operational and frontline functions. Financial crime compliance teams need to get in on the act.

Capital / Liquidity

Sri Lanka Eases Shareholder Limits on Commercial Banks

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 14/09/2020

Multilateral agencies such as the World Bank and IFC can hold up to 20% of a commercial bank. Other firms or institutions can hold up to 15%.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand Starts Issuing Govt Savings Bonds on Blockchain

By Editors | 10/09/2020

The new scripless bond platform enhances investors’ buying experience, improves operational efficiency and reduces overall cost, the BOT said.

Securities / Derivatives

BSP to Start Issuing Debt Securities Next Week

By Editors | 10/09/2020

The BSP’s authority to issue its own debt paper was restored through legislation passed last year. The first auction of BSP securities will take place on 18 September.

Securities / Derivatives

Colombo Exchange Eyes New Measures to Lure Foreign Investment

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 09/09/2020

Besides tax incentives, CSE Chairman Dumith Fernando told Regulation Asia the exchange has initiated a five-pronged strategy to bolster the capital market.