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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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