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Crypto / Digital Assets
Thai SEC Directs Listed Companies to Disclose Crypto Investments
By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 25/09/2021
Disclosures should be made through the SET’s online portal, company websites, annual registration statements and annual reports.
Bangladesh Issues Guidelines on Non-banking Asset Disposal
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 25/09/2021
Banks are instructed to quickly register and then dispose of non-banking assets put up as collateral in the event of a borrower default.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand’s SEC to Simplify Fund Disclosure Requirements
By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 23/09/2021
The SEC said the information contained in prospectuses and factsheets is repetitive and redundant, making it difficult for investors to digest the information.
Securities / Derivatives
SEC Philippines Creates Office to Facilitate Capital Raising by SMEs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/09/2021
The new office will simplify capital raising, streamline registration processes, and promote SME-friendly underwriting and advisory programmes at FIs.
Capital / Liquidity
Regulatory Relief for Thai Banks to Raise Systemic Risk: S&P
By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 22/09/2021
The average NPL ratio at Thai banks will likely rise to 6% next year, the highest level since the 2009 GFC, S&P Global Ratings says.
Market Infrastructure
BSP Issues Governance Policy for Operators of Payment Systems
By Editors | 21/09/2021
Payment system operators including banks and electronic money issuers have six months to comply with the requirements.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Philippine SEC Warns Against Dealing with Unlicensed Entities
By Editors | 21/09/2021
The SEC has warned against dealing with unlicensed forex brokers, crypto exchanges, and DeFi platforms among others.
Fintech / Regtech
Vietnam to Create Fintech Sandbox for Banking Sector
By Editors | 21/09/2021
The central bank will coordinating with government departments and agencies to develop a decree to enable the sandbox.
Fintech / Regtech
BSP Grants Sixth Digital Bank Licence to PayMaya
By Editors | 20/09/2021
The seventh and final digital bank is likely to be an existing bank applying to convert into a digital bank, but approval has been delayed.
Securities / Derivatives
Montréal Exchange Extends Trading Hours to Accommodate APAC
By Editors | 20/09/2021
The Canadian derivatives exchange said it is syncing its trading hours with APAC markets to support growing investor demand.
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