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Market Infrastructure
China, Indonesia, India Slow to Finalise Close-Out Netting Reforms
By Garima Chitkara | 24/04/2019
In its April quarterly round-up, ISDA detailed efforts in the three jurisdictions to ensure legal certainty on close-out netting, seen to be a critical issue for derivatives market development.
AML / KYC
Delayering AML – Ideal Test Field for Innovative Technologies
By Prasanna Venkatesan | 22/04/2019
AML/CFT is an ideal test field for new technologies given the risk factors and complex challenges Asian banks face, says Synpulse’s Prasanna Venkatesan.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korean FIs Should Strengthen Ties with ASEAN Countries – FSS
By Editors | 22/04/2019
FSS first senior deputy governor Yoo Kwang-yeol in a closed door meeting told Korean financial institutions with units in Southeast Asian countries to offer more localised financial services.
Securities / Derivatives
DSE Proposes Measures to Develop Bangladesh Capital Market
By Editors | 22/04/2019
After a major decline in market cap since last year, Dhaka Stock Exchange has submitted proposals to the regulator to help stimulate the market.
Market Infrastructure
Hogan Lovells Releases APAC Data Protection, Cyber Security Guide
By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2019
The guide offers a look at the key data protection and cyber security developments of 2018, expectations for the year ahead, and guidance for effective compliance.
AML / KYC
Southeast Asia Vulnerable to North Korea Crypto Activity
By Editors | 15/04/2019
New RUSI research reveals how North Korea can exploit cryptocurrency, particularly in Southeast Asia, to circumvent international sanctions.
Enforcement
Australian Authorities Bust Vietnamese Money Transfer Cartel
By Editors | 12/04/2019
The ACCC and Australian police have brought charges against an alleged price-fixing cartel, which is said to have been directed by Vietnam’s Sacombank.
Market Infrastructure
Payments Connectivity Sees Continued Progress in ASEAN
By Editors | 10/04/2019
Bank of Thailand outlined a number of key initiatives with other ASEAN nations to increase regional connectivity in cross-border payments.
Securities / Derivatives
Bangladesh Exchanges Lobby for Lower Taxes to Spur Capital Market
By Editors | 08/04/2019
The Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges have asked for tax cuts on dividends, bonds, stock transactions, and their own income, in a bid to catalyse Bangladesh’s capital markets.
Market Infrastructure
ASEAN Pushes for Cross-Border Settlement in Local Currencies
By Editors | 08/04/2019
ASEAN central bankers are setting up direct settlement systems that use local currencies, in a bid to reduce transaction costs and exposures to global volatility.
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