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ESG / Sustainability
Bangladesh Pushes Greater Inclusivity in Green Finance and CMSME Sector
By Mark Johnston | 21/03/2025
Bangladesh Bank seeks to boost financial inclusivity by linking green, CMSME financing with gender parity and development goals.
AML / KYC
Europol Report Flags Asia as Key Hub for Financial Crime
By Thisanka Siripala | 20/03/2025
Organised crime groups are leveraging Asia’s financial networks, trade zones, and digital platforms to move illicit funds globally, a new report states.
Enforcement
Vietnam’s SCB Receives Restructuring Proposal from Developer
By Thisanka Siripala | 20/03/2025
Real estate developer Sun Group is seeking approval for a 15-year rescue plan for Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank.
AML / KYC
Bangladesh Bank Sets Up New Departments to Tackle Financial Crime
By Nithya Subramanian | 19/03/2025
The new departments will help to strengthen banking supervision and improve compliance with AML requirements.
AML / KYC
Sri Lanka Hires Former APG Official to Help Identify AML/CFT Gaps
By Nithya Subramanian | 19/03/2025
Former APG Executive Secretary Gordon Hook will help identify gaps, particularly in licensed banks, in preparation for Sri Lanka’s next mutual evaluation in 2026.
AML / KYC
Myanmar Returns 450 Chinese Nationals Involved in Online Scams
By Nithya Subramanian | 19/03/2025
Myanmar has intensified efforts to combat telecom fraud and online gambling by strengthening cooperation with neighbouring countries.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Bank Imposes Stricter Dividend Payout Rules
By Nithya Subramanian | 19/03/2025
Banks will only be allowed to pay cash dividends from current-year profits, prohibiting the use of accumulated profits from previous years.
Bangladesh Bank Replaces Boards of 3 More Private Banks
By Nithya Subramanian | 19/03/2025
Since Bangladesh’s political transition in August 2024, the central bank has restructured the boards of 14 banks in total.
Fintech / Regtech
Cambodia, Thailand Partner With UnionPay on Cross-Border Payments
By Mark Johnston | 18/03/2025
Users of Cambodia’s Bakong app can make cross-border payments by scanning UnionPay and WeChat Pay QR codes.
Market Infrastructure
Vietnam Set to Launch New Trading System After 10yr Delay
By Mark Johnston | 18/03/2025
The project to develop the new system was approved in 2012 for deployment in 2015. It is now expected to launch in May this year.
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