Other Asia Pacific

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnam to Pilot State-run Platform for Trading Digital Assets

By Thisanka Siripala | 06/03/2025

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance rejected an earlier proposal that would have allowed private firms to participate via a sandbox mechanism.

AML / KYC

APG is Facing “Significant Resource Challenges”

By Thisanka Siripala | 06/03/2025

The APG says in its new strategic plan that there aren’t enough experienced and effective assessors to participate in mutual evaluations.

Fintech / Regtech

Using AI in Regulatory Reporting and Change Management: Webinar Recap

By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2025

Panellists from Nasdaq, Standard Chartered Bank and Regional Australia Bank discussed APAC’s transition to granular data reporting.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Announces Next Steps to Enhance CDR Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2025

The Consumer Data Right regime will be expanded to non‑bank lending from mid‑2026 to promote greater competition and innovation in the market.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Proposes New Bank Resolution Ordinance

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2025

The central bank would be able to create bridge banks to manage the sale or liquidation of distressed financial institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

ACLEDA Becomes Intermediary for Cambodian Government Bonds

By Mark Johnston | 01/03/2025

ACLEDA Bank is the first commercial bank in Cambodia authorised to act as an intermediary for government securities.

Capital / Liquidity

SBV Seeks to Delay Digital Banks, Basel III Standards

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/02/2025

The State Bank of Vietnam does not support the government’s plan to implement Basel III standards from 2026.

ESG / Sustainability

ASEAN Exchanges Seek Regional Sustainability Data Infrastructure

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/02/2025

ASEAN Exchanges seek to develop a centralised sustainability data infrastructure for the region, and a marketplace for technology-based sustainability solutions

AML / KYC

FATF Greylist Holds ‘Sting in Tail’ for Asia’s Developing Countries

By Nathan Lynch | 27/02/2025

The FATF’s decision to greylist Nepal and Laos raises questions about whether countries should be punished when they are clearly working on the required AML/CFT improvements.