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AML / KYC
SEC Thailand Proposes Regulations to Ban Privacy Coins
By Editors | 28/11/2021
The proposed ban is aimed at preventing the misuse of digital assets as a tool to commit crime, the SEC said.
Securities / Derivatives
Tax Incentives Prompt Raft of IPO Listings in Sri Lanka
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 27/11/2021
Companies will be able to maintain a reduced corporate tax rate for three years after listing. The CSE’s listing framework was also revamped earlier this year.
Big Picture
Alignment of Taxonomies “Critical” for Improving ESG Data
By ESG Investor | 26/11/2021
A consistent approach to taxonomies is necessary to help mobilise capital towards sustainable solutions, said ICMA’s Ricco Zhang.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore Strengthens Financial Connectivity with Chongqing
By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2021
Ten MOUs were signed between Singapore and Chongqing banks and industry bodies at the 4th China-Singapore (Chongqing) Connectivity Financial Summit.
BOT Announces More Measures to Support Debt Consolidation
By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 25/11/2021
The measures enable borrowers to transfer retail and mortgage loans between different lenders for consolidation and refinancing.
ESG / Sustainability
Thailand Needs Government Intervention to Achieve Net-zero
By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 25/11/2021
Market forces alone will not be sufficient for Thailand to tackle carbon emissions and achieve net-zero, says Pongnut Thanaboonchai.
BSP Issues Revised Corporate Governance Rules for FIs
By Editors | 25/11/2021
Non-Filipino citizens can become members of a bank’s board of directors, to the extent of foreign ownership in the institution.
Fintech / Regtech
Philippine SEC Issues Draft Rules for Online Lenders, Fintechs
By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2021
The SEC is seeking a greater degree of regulatory oversight for fintech firms and digital lenders to address “abusive and predatory practices”.
Fintech / Regtech
BSP to Stop Accepting Applications for E-Money Issuer Licences
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/11/2021
EMI licence applications received from non-bank institutions will be processed until 15 December on a first-come, first-served basis.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippines Set to Issue First Sovereign Green Bonds
By Editors | 22/11/2021
The Department of Finance is finalising a sustainable finance framework for the issuance of the Philippines’ first-ever sovereign green bonds.
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