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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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