Other Asia Pacific

    Capital / Liquidity

    Vietnam to Drive Bank Mergers to Enhance Competitiveness

    By Mark Johnston | 21/06/2022

    The government has approved a project that will require banks have a capital adequacy ratio of at least 10-11 percent by 2023 and 11-12 percent by 2025.

    Securities / Derivatives

    BSEC Prepares to Allow Loss-making Startups to List on Bourses

    By Editors | 19/06/2022

    Rule changes will allow loss-making companies to determine their offer price premium based on projected business growth.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Laos Increases Bank Reserve Requirement to Tackle Inflation

    By Editors | 19/06/2022

    The central bank also adjusted its base interest rate and announced plans to issue a 6-month savings bond that will pay 20 percent annualised interest.

    Sanctions

    Myanmar Grants Exemptions to FX Conversion Rule Ban

    By Editors | 17/06/2022

    Myanmar is granting granted an exemption to select companies involved in FDI approved by the Myanmar Investment Commission.

    Market Infrastructure

    Is Asia Pacific Ready for T+1 Settlement?

    By Nellie Dagdag | 15/06/2022

    Nellie Dagdag considers the implications of a move to T+1 settlement cycle for equities in Asia Pacific, and the benefits it will bring.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Bangladesh Bank to Assess Feasibility of Introducing CBDC

    By Editors | 14/06/2022

    A CBDC is needed to facilitate the growth of digital transactions and encourage startups and e-commerce businesses, the finance minister said.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Bangladesh Bank Relaxes Capital Requirement for Padma Bank

    By Editors | 12/06/2022

    The bank will be allowed to hold liquid assets worth 3.25% of deposits, compared to a 13% requirements for other banks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bangladesh Bank Introduces New Facility to Finance Microloans

    By Editors | 09/06/2022

    Under the refinancing scheme, banks will be able to use central bank funds to provide low-cost small loans to individual customers.

    ESG / Sustainability

    GFANZ Launches APAC Network to Accelerate Move to Net Zero

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    GFANZ has opened a new regional headquarters in Singapore, with support from SGX, Temasek and MAS.

    Fintech / Regtech

    OJK Indonesia to Enhance Regulatory Cooperation with APRA, FSA

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    The APRA MoU is focused on banking and insurance supervision. The FSA agreement focuses on digital innovation in the financial services sector.

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