Other Asia Pacific

    AML / KYC

    Thailand to Tighten Crypto Exchange Account Opening Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/05/2021

    Crypto exchanges will reportedly be required to verify customers’ identities using special machines that require Thai national IDs and physical presence.

    Capital / Liquidity

    BSP Extends Regulatory Relief for Banks Pending ‘FIST’ Rescue

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 05/05/2021

    The BSP has extended the higher single borrower limit and relief on loan classification, pending full operationalisation of the FIST Act.

    BOT Creates Database to Guard Against Factoring Fraud

    By Editors | 04/05/2021

    The database acts as a centralised repository of factoring-related transactions to guard against counterfeiting, double financing and fraud.

    Market Infrastructure

    Getting Your Hands Dirty with IBOR Transition

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2021

    Specialists from Bloomberg, Standard Chartered Bank, ING Bank and Clifford Chance discuss IBOR transition challenges and how to address them.

    ESG / Sustainability

    LuxSE Displays First Sustainability Bond from Thailand on LGX

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2021

    Thailand opted to list the sustainability bond on the Luxembourg Green Exchange to strengthen access to the international investor community.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore, Thailand Launch Real-time Payment Link

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2021

    The participating banks include DBS, OCBC, UOB, Bangkok Bank, Kasikornbank, Krung Thai Bank and Siam Commercial Bank.

    Enforcement

    SEC Thailand Seeks Investigative, Prosecutorial Powers

    By Editors | 29/04/2021

    The SEC seeks powers to investigate and prosecute its own cases and speed up enforcement against capital market violations.

    Market Infrastructure

    Non-Residents Can Trade THOR Overnight Index Swaps: BOT

    By Editors | 27/04/2021

    Participation from non-resident investors will be a key driver to help advance the development of the THOR derivatives market.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Blockchain Groups Form New ASEAN Consortium to Drive Adoption

    By Editors | 27/04/2021

    Members include blockchain associations in Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Australia.

    Capital / Liquidity

    BSP Asks D-SIBs to Submit Recovery Plans Separate from ICAAP

    By Editors | 27/04/2021

    Separate submission will allow the BSP to better assess recovery plans on an institutional level and across D-SIBs, particularly during times of crisis.

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