

Jan 25, 2024
Japanese regulator scrutinises bank vulnerabilities to rising rates
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is preparing to assess banks’ resilience against potential risks arising from expected interest...


Jan 25, 2024
China to step up efforts to attract foreign firms
China reaffirms its commitment to attracting foreign investment and ensuring the legal rights of foreign companies, as stated by Li...


Jan 25, 2024
Hong Kong bolsters financial crime prevention efforts
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched a public consultation to enhance bank information sharing for crime prevention,...


Jan 24, 2024
FSB to discuss social media’s role in bank stability at G20
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) will present key findings to the G20 in October on social media’s impact on bank stability. This...


Jan 23, 2024
Philippine SEC drafts new rules for cornerstone investors in IPOs
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposes new guidelines for initial public offerings (IPOs), focusing on the...

Jan 22, 2024
Thai stock exchange foresees increase in IPO volume
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) anticipates an increase in initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2024 compared to the previous year,...


Jan 19, 2024
Vietnam tightens bank ownership rules
Vietnam’s legislature has passed a law reducing the maximum stake investors can hold in domestic banks from 15% to 10%, effective from...


Jan 19, 2024
India’s HDFC Bank applies for Singapore licence
HDFC Bank Ltd, India’s largest private sector bank, is looking to expand its international footprint by opening its first branch in...


Jan 16, 2024
Philippines faces blacklisting risks from continued gray listing
The Philippines remains on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) gray list, prompting concerns from the Anti-Money Laundering Council...

Jan 16, 2024
South Korea holds off on Bitcoin ETFs despite US approval
South Korea’s financial authorities have opted not to pursue exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to bitcoin’s spot price, diverging from...