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Market Infrastructure
Vietnam’s Data Privacy Decree: the Tip of the Global Compliance Iceberg
By John Berven | 03/06/2021
Organisations can leverage lessons from implementing GDPR and other international data laws to address Vietnam’s new Personal Data Protection Act, writes John Berven.
Crypto / Digital Assets
DeFi May Be Subject to Licensing Requirement, Warns Thai SEC
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2021
The SEC warned that failure to obtain a licence for the issuance of digital tokens on DeFi platforms could be punishable under the Digital Assets Act.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippine SEC Issues Draft Guidelines for ASEAN CIS Framework
By Editors | 03/06/2021
The draft guidelines will operationalise the supplemental MOU signed last month to admit the Philippines to the ASEAN CIS framework.
Capital / Liquidity
BSP Sets Out Approval Procedures for Bad Loan Disposal
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/06/2021
The BSP has set out the procedure for lenders to apply for approval to dispose of NPAs under the provisions of the FIST Act.
AML / KYC
Philippines: 26 Groups Jointly Call for Easing of Bank Secrecy Law
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/06/2021
The groups say the Philippines lags the world on bank secrecy and allows politicians and other government officials to hide unexplained wealth.
AML / KYC
Interpol Concludes APAC Operation Targeting Online Financial Crime
By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2021
The six-month operation led to 585 arrests, more than 1,600 bank account freezes, and the interception of USD 83 million in illicit funds.
Cambodia: NBC Extends Debt Relief Measures to Year-End
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/06/2021
The NBC has committed to maintaining the RRR at 7 percent “until further notice” and removed a three-time limit on debt restructuring.
AML / KYC
Why Asia Needs to Know About a German Supply Chain Law
By Elke Biechele. RisikoTek | 01/06/2021
A more evidence-driven approach to supply chain due diligence is needed as human rights and environmental risk come into focus, writes Elke Biechele.
New Reputational Risk Guidelines to Strengthen Resilience: BSP
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/06/2021
Financial institutions have until April 2022 to fully comply with the BSP’s new guidelines on reputational risk management.
ESG / Sustainability
PASLA, RMA Issue New Guidance on ESG-based Securities Lending
By ESG Investor | 30/05/2021
The guidance offers best practice to help institutional investors ensure compatibility of their ESG principles with securities lending activities.
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