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Big Picture

Fund Managers Cite Data, Regulation as Major Challenges – State Street

By Manesh Samtani | 30/08/2018

New research from State Street has identified access to distribution data as a major challenge for asset managers; understanding the impact of local regulation on strategy the biggest challenge for product launches.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines Passes Bill Appointing Central Bank As Payments Regulator

By Garima Chitkara | 30/08/2018

BSP appointed as payments regulator in the Philippines to ensure safe and efficient functioning of the country’s payments system, promote interoperability among payment networks and incorporate digital payments.

Market Infrastructure

BSP Unveils First Financial Stability Report

By Garima Chitkara | 30/08/2018

Inaugural financial stability report focuses on impact of higher interest rates and weakening EM currencies on outstanding debt. It also looks at potential financial stability implications from fintech and ASEAN integration.

Securities / Derivatives

Cambodia Set to Launch First Ever Corporate Bond

By Editors | 29/08/2018

The country’s third largest microfinance institution has obtained approval from the central bank, and is now seeking final approval from the securities regulator and exchange.

Fintech / Regtech

SWIFT Trials Instant Cross-Border Payments Service in Asia Pacific

By Garima Chitkara | 27/08/2018

SWIFT is set to trial its gpi payments service using Australia’s New Payments Platform, together with banks from China, Singapore and Thailand.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand Central Bank Digital Currency Prototype Slated for Q1 2019

By Editors | 22/08/2018

Bank of Thailand will work with 8 participating banks to design, develop and test domestic wholesale funds transfers using a central bank digital currency.

Fintech / Regtech

Cambodia Launches Fintech Association

By Editors | 21/08/2018

New body will connect Cambodia with overseas fintech associations and has already signed agreements with associations in Thailand, Singapore and Taiwan.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand Green Lights Seven Crypto Operators

By Editors | 21/08/2018

Crypto businesses were in May given 90 days to register with the SEC if they wished to carry on their business.

Capital / Liquidity

Moody’s Upgrades 14 Vietnamese Banks Following Sovereign Ratings Upgrade

By Editors | 20/08/2018

Three state-run banks were among those that received local and foreign currency ratings upgrades following a notch up in Vietnam’s sovereign rating earlier this year.