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Securities / Derivatives
Bangladesh Exchanges Lobby for Lower Taxes to Spur Capital Market
By Editors | 08/04/2019
The Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges have asked for tax cuts on dividends, bonds, stock transactions, and their own income, in a bid to catalyse Bangladesh’s capital markets.
Market Infrastructure
ASEAN Pushes for Cross-Border Settlement in Local Currencies
By Editors | 08/04/2019
ASEAN central bankers are setting up direct settlement systems that use local currencies, in a bid to reduce transaction costs and exposures to global volatility.
AML / KYC
Artificial Intelligence – the Ultimate Weapon to Fight Financial Crime
By Karl Seagrave | 03/04/2019
Getting buy-in from senior management is one of the biggest hurdles to adopting AI in the fight against financial crime, says Fenergo’s Karl Seagrave.
AML / KYC
Indonesia Simplifies Stock Account Opening Process
By Editors | 01/04/2019
A new simplification programme for opening stock accounts in Indonesia should cut processing times to as little as 30 minutes, from about two weeks previously.
AML / KYC
Philippines to Launch Digital Banking ID Registry This Year
By Editors | 31/03/2019
The blockchain powered ID registry will enable electronic KYC and make it easier for clients to access banking services.
Securities / Derivatives
Bangladesh Looks to Boost Capital Markets with Derivatives, Sukuk Trading
By Editors | 26/03/2019
Bangladesh’s securities regulator is reportedly formulating new rules to facilitate trading of derivatives and sukuk, while it also considers changes to enhance private placement regulations.
Securities / Derivatives
ACMF Advances Efforts on Sustainable Finance, Regional Connectivity
By Editors | 20/03/2019
The ASEAN Capital Markets Forum has endorsed a roadmap for promoting sustainable investment and launched a framework for cross-border publication of research.
Vietnam Ups Pressure on Banks to List Before 2020
By Editors | 19/03/2019
Vietnam’s prime minister has approved a scheme that will force banks to list on a stock exchange by 2020. Banks are currently reluctant to go public due to poor market conditions.
Market Infrastructure
Brunei Earmarks $300mn for Proposed Stock Exchange
By Editors | 19/03/2019
Brunei’s government has agreed on a budget of more than $300mn to establish the country’s first stock exchange in the next few years.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Philippines Fintech Push Makes it a Compelling Market to Watch
By Philip Keller | 19/03/2019
Industry veteran Philip Keller explores the approach taken by regulators in the Philippines to encourage fintech innovation and financial sector digitalisation.
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