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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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