

Vietnam moves to ease foreign investment in stock market
The Vietnam State Securities Commission (SSC) is taking significant steps to enhance the stock market by addressing foreign institutional...
Mar 25, 2024


Goldman Sachs lawsuit opens door for Malaysia to review 1MDB deal
Malaysia sees Goldman Sachs’ lawsuit over the 1MDB scandal as an opportunity to reassess a previous settlement. Second Finance Minister...
Mar 21, 2024


China imposes lifetime securities ban on Evergrande founder
China’s securities regulator has imposed a lifetime ban from the securities market on Hui Ka-yan, the former chairman of China...
Mar 20, 2024


Vietnam targets insurance market manipulation with new decree
At the 31st National Assembly Standing Committee meeting, Vietnam’s Finance Minister Ho Durc Phoc addressed concerns over unethical...
Mar 18, 2024


HKMA launches Phase 2 of e-HKD pilot of digital currency use
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced the initiation of Phase 2 of the e-HKD Pilot Programme, aimed at exploring further...
Mar 18, 2024


OKX joins elite group of licensed crypto exchanges in Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has granted OKX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, in-principle approval for a Major Payment...
Mar 14, 2024


Crypto.com prepares for regulatory approval to enter Korean market
Crypto.com, the Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange, is set to launch an exchange app in Korea in the first half of this year,...
Mar 12, 2024


Hong Kong introduces wholesale central bank digital currency initiative
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has unveiled Project Ensemble, a venture aimed at advancing the tokenisation market through a new...
Mar 12, 2024


Cross-border digital transfers set for 2026 in Southeast Asia
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) plans to launch an instant cross-border digital remittance service in Southeast Asia by July 2026,...
Mar 8, 2024

Thai SEC sets new IPO disclosure rules
The SEC has introduced new IPO disclosure requirements, effective March 1, mandating companies to reveal the names of the top 40 share...
Mar 6, 2024


Singapore’s MAS calls for transparency in private banking amid rising demand
Private banks are preparing for an expected increase in demand from affluent clients amid stricter sector oversight. With potential...
Mar 6, 2024


Hong Kong draws 24 crypto exchange licence applicants
Hong Kong’s ambition to become a global cryptocurrency hub has attracted licence applications from 24 companies, including notable firms...
Mar 5, 2024


Asset managers flag low tax companies as financial risks
Asset managers are increasingly concerned about companies with low tax bills, fearing significant financial risks. Firms like Federated...
Mar 4, 2024


Hong Kong orders unlicensed crypto platforms to shut down
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has mandated unlicensed virtual asset trading platforms to exit the market by the end...
Mar 4, 2024

Asia-Pacific behind on climate change policy, says IFC
Asia-Pacific countries are behind in climate change policy responses, said International Finance Corporation’s Riccardo Puliti. Hong Kong...
Mar 1, 2024


Tokyo Stock Exchange to require Japanese, English disclosures for major firms
Starting April 2025, the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) mandates all Prime market-listed companies to release financial statements in both...
Feb 27, 2024


IPO withdrawals surge in China amid tighter regulations
A significant number of companies in China have abandoned their IPO plans this year as the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC)...
Feb 27, 2024


Hong Kong banks enhance cybersecurity to combat evolving scams
Hong Kong’s major retail banks are set to bolster their cybersecurity efforts to shield customers from increasingly sophisticated malware...
Feb 26, 2024


International firms pick SG over HK for Asian headquarters
Singapore has become the preferred Asian headquarters for international businesses, hosting 4,200 multinational firms in 2023 compared to...
Feb 23, 2024

HKIFA advocates dollar-cost averaging for MPF members
The Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA) recommends Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) members adopt dollar-cost...
Feb 21, 2024