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Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Allows Securities Firms to Offer Bitcoin Futures Locally

By Manesh Samtani | 11/01/2018

The SEC says fraud and money laundering not points of concern as CBOE and CME markets are properly supervised.

Securities / Derivatives

Higher Stock Transaction Tax to Impact Trading Volume: PSE

By Garima Chitkara | 05/01/2018

Stock transaction tax increased 20% from 1 January 2018; change in timeline took exchange by surprise.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia to Establish Derivatives CCP

By Editors | 03/01/2018

Centralising counterparty risk at a clearinghouse will make derivative products offered by Indonesian financial institutions more competitive.

Capital / Liquidity

OJK Takes Over Credit Information Management from BI

By Garima Chitkara | 02/01/2018

Indonesian financial regulator will take over arranging, developing and managing credit information systems from central bank.

Fintech / Regtech

Foreign Vendors Dominate Bangladesh Banking Tech

By Editors | 27/12/2017

Although foreign software costs more and regulatory change cannot be adopted instantly, banks prefer them for their functionality and flexibility.

Philippines Issues New Guidelines on Bank Stress Tests

By Editors | 26/12/2017

Central bank gives financial institutions two years to meet new risk management expectations.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia to Introduce Alternative Trading Systems

By Garima Chitkara | 26/12/2017

Securities Commission invites proposals from parties interested in participating in regulatory sandbox sessions under its innovation lab.

Philippines Scraps Approval Rules on Private Sector FX Loans

By Editors | 26/12/2017

Loans not guaranteed by public sector entity now only need to be registered; Documentary requirements relaxed.

Malaysia Raises Standards for SRI Funds

By Editors | 20/12/2017

New guidelines introduce additional disclosure and reporting requirements for SRI-designated funds.