Other Asia Pacific

    Capital / Liquidity

    Regulatory Relief for Thai Banks to Raise Systemic Risk: S&P

    By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 22/09/2021

    The average NPL ratio at Thai banks will likely rise to 6% next year, the highest level since the 2009 GFC, S&P Global Ratings says.

    Market Infrastructure

    BSP Issues Governance Policy for Operators of Payment Systems

    By Editors | 21/09/2021

    Payment system operators including banks and electronic money issuers have six months to comply with the requirements.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Philippine SEC Warns Against Dealing with Unlicensed Entities

    By Editors | 21/09/2021

    The SEC has warned against dealing with unlicensed forex brokers, crypto exchanges, and DeFi platforms among others.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Vietnam to Create Fintech Sandbox for Banking Sector

    By Editors | 21/09/2021

    The central bank will coordinating with government departments and agencies to develop a decree to enable the sandbox.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BSP Grants Sixth Digital Bank Licence to PayMaya

    By Editors | 20/09/2021

    The seventh and final digital bank is likely to be an existing bank applying to convert into a digital bank, but approval has been delayed.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Montréal Exchange Extends Trading Hours to Accommodate APAC

    By Editors | 20/09/2021

    The Canadian derivatives exchange said it is syncing its trading hours with APAC markets to support growing investor demand.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSE Launches New OTC Platform for Corporate Debt Repo

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 20/09/2021

    The new platform will enhance the repo trading mechanism and facilitate a buildup of liquidity in Sri Lanka’s corporate debt market.

    Market Infrastructure

    BSP Instructs Banks to Proactively Transition from LIBOR

    By Editors | 20/09/2021

    The BSP is not looking to prescribe specific alternative reference rates for use by Philippine banks, saying these choices should be market-driven.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BOT to Embrace Digital Technology in Regulatory Approach

    By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 18/09/2021

    The BOT will promote open data and infrastructure to facilitate SME access to credit. The sandbox rules will also be updated.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Laos Authorises Six Companies for Crypto Mining, Trading

    By Editors | 18/09/2021

    Government ministries will work with the central bank and national power utility to decide on rules governing the use of cryptocurrencies.

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