OTHER ASIA PACIFIC

    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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