Other Asia Pacific

    Market Infrastructure

    Structured Products Landscape in a Post-pandemic APAC

    By Abdessamad Khaled | 05/08/2021

    Bloomberg’s Abdessamad Khaled and Gaurav Kapoor discuss how structured products have performed and the role automation plays in maintaining stability.

    AML / KYC

    Bangladesh Bank Reiterates Ban on Cryptocurrency

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2021

    Bangladesh Bank sought to clarify its stance after reports emerged suggesting that crypto transactions are only illegal if they are linked to other crimes.

    AML / KYC

    Philippine AMLC Issues Guidance on TFS Delisting, Unfreezing Orders

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/08/2021

    Designated persons shall apply to the AMLC for authorisation if they wish to deal with or access funds or assets that are frozen due to targeted financial sanctions.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thailand, Luxembourg Sign MoU on Fintech Innovation

    By Editors | 02/08/2021

    The MoU provides a framework for cooperation between the SEC and CSSF with respect to promoting innovation in financial services.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SEC Philippines Launches New Fintech Innovation Office

    By Editors | 01/08/2021

    The PhiliFintech Innovation Office will serve as the first point of contact for existing fintech companies and help the SEC regulate fintech activities.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BOT Issues Guidance on Blockchain Adoption in Financial Services

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/08/2021

    The guideline covers blockchain application in financial businesses, project governance, security standards, and risk management, among other areas.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Ripple Opens Japan-Philippines Remittance Corridor

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2021

    Japan’s SBI Remit will connect with Coins.ph and crypto exchange SBI VC Trade to open the remittance corridor, leveraging Ripple’s on-demand liquidity service.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BSP Grants Fourth Digital Bank Licence to UnionBank

    By Editors | 31/07/2021

    UnionBank is the latest to receive the licence after Landbank’s Overseas Filipino Bank, Tonik Bank, and UNOBank.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Thailand SEC Issues New Rules on Fund Liquidity Management

    By Editors | 28/07/2021

    Asset managers have until 1 January 2022 to have a board-approved policy in place and ensure the availability of sufficient liquidity management tools.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Sri Lanka Central Bank Directs Banks to Defer Dividends

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2021

    The CBSL issued the directives after considering the possible adverse impact on liquidity and other KPIs of banks due to Covid-19.

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