ADVERTISEMENT
Philippines to Expand List of Allowable Loan Collateral
By Garima Chitkara | 07/02/2018
New law, currently in Congress, will expand financing to SME and agricultural sector by allowing movable collateral.
Market Infrastructure
Singapore, Malaysia Unveil Plans for Cross Border Stock Trading Link
By Manesh Samtani | 07/02/2018
Link to be operational by year-end; will enable cross-border trading, clearing, settlement of shares between SGX and Bursa Malaysia.
Crypto / Digital Assets
How GDPR Could Deflate the Blockchain Hype
By Bradley Maclean | 05/02/2018
Firms adopting blockchain technology could struggle to comply with the EU’s incoming GDPR rules.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand Throws Open Door to Global Markets for Domestic Investors
By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2018
Individuals with assets between THB50-100mn can invest overseas up to THB1mn per year; securities and derivatives intermediaries set to participate.
Fintech / Regtech
The Philippines to Introduce Cryptocurrency Regulation This Year
By Garima Chitkara | 01/02/2018
New rules, expected by year end, aimed at investor protection as Philippines investigates unlicensed ICO issuers.
Capital / Liquidity
Philippines Mulling Counter-cyclical Buffer for Banks
By Garima Chitkara | 01/02/2018
New prudential tool to help stem losses from excessive credit growth; framework to be issued for consultation in first half of the year.
Fintech / Regtech
Bank Indonesia to Trial ‘Digital Rupiah’ in 2018
By Manesh Samtani | 31/01/2018
The digital currency’s value will be based on the existing currency system, backed by “real assets” and will take into account the inflation rate.
Capital / Liquidity
Vietnam Lowers Capital Adequacy Ratio as Local Banks Struggle
By Editors | 26/01/2018
State bank lowers CAR to 8 percent as analysts and bank executives start to worry about capital adequacy under Basel norms.
Enforcement
Thailand Implements New Market Misconduct Penalty Scheme for Banks
By Editors | 20/01/2018
New market conduct rules to be implemented over next few weeks; Violators can be barred from operating or fined up to 1mn baht per day.
Vietnamese Banks Warned Against High-Risk Lending
By Editors | 19/01/2018
Central bank warning comes as prime minister asks for increased inspection and supervision over banks.
JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER
A daily selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team