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Singapore regulator bans asset management firm’s ex-CEO for two years

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a two-year prohibition order against Sun Quan, the executive director and former CEO...

Global accounting body pushes for better climate reporting

Aug 1

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Global accounting body pushes for better climate reporting

A global accounting body proposed guidance for companies to better show the impact of climate change on their financial performance,...

Liquidators appointed for Tahoe Life following regulatory probe

Jul 31

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Liquidators appointed for Tahoe Life following regulatory probe

Several liquidators from Deloitte have been appointed for Tahoe Life, a Chinese-controlled insurer, following regulatory investigations...

Investors welcome South Korea’s inheritance tax reduction

Jul 30

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Investors welcome South Korea’s inheritance tax reduction

South Korea’s plan to lower its inheritance tax for the first time since 1995 could stimulate the economy and stocks, say investors. The...

Jul 29

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China expands and simplifies foreign investment regulations

China’s central bank and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange have updated the rules for the Qualified Foreign Institutional...

Indonesia proposes Singapore-style arbitration to attract investors

Jul 26

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Indonesia proposes Singapore-style arbitration to attract investors

Indonesia’s Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister, Luhut Pandjaitan, has proposed adopting arbitration rules similar to...

MAS proposes standardised financial rules for all REITs

Jul 26

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MAS proposes standardised financial rules for all REITs

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has released a consultation paper proposing new financial regulations for all Real Estate...

South Korea detains tech mogul Brian Kim over stock-rigging

Jul 24

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South Korea detains tech mogul Brian Kim over stock-rigging

South Korean authorities have arrested Kakao Corp founder Brian Kim for alleged market manipulation, marking a significant legal...

Malaysia’s pension fund launches new stewardship policy

Jul 19

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Malaysia’s pension fund launches new stewardship policy

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) of Malaysia has introduced the EPF Sustainable Investment Stewardship Policy, marking its position as...

Jul 18

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South Korea crypto exchanges boost regulations ahead of new law

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange operators are tightening regulations ahead of the Virtual Asset User Protection Law, effective this...

Philippines central bank conducts 11 anti-counterfeiting operations in 2023

Jul 12

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Philippines central bank conducts 11 anti-counterfeiting operations in 2023

In 2023, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines, ramped up its anti-counterfeiting measures,...

HK regulator clears PwC of whistleblower allegations

Jul 12

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HK regulator clears PwC of whistleblower allegations

Hong Kong’s Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) found no evidence supporting whistleblower allegations against PwC related...

Philippines unlikely to exit global grey money watchlist this year

Jul 10

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Philippines unlikely to exit global grey money watchlist this year

The Philippines is not expected to be removed from the global grey money watchlist this year, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas...

HSBC penalised over pension scheme violations in HK

Jul 10

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HSBC penalised over pension scheme violations in HK

Hong Kong’s pensions regulator has fined HSBC HKD24m (about USD3.1m) for offering incentives to unregistered intermediaries. The...

Thailand’s SCB X prepares for virtual banking licence

Jul 10

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Thailand’s SCB X prepares for virtual banking licence

SCB X, an affiliate of Siam Commercial Bank, is set to apply for a virtual banking licence from the Bank of Thailand in September,...

Vietnam to announce final draft for stock market upgrade

Jul 9

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Vietnam to announce final draft for stock market upgrade

The Ministry of Finance in Vietnam is set to release the final draft of a circular aimed at upgrading the country’s stock market and...

Futu Securities approved for virtual asset dealing in HK

Jul 8

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Futu Securities approved for virtual asset dealing in HK

Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) has received a licence to offer virtual asset dealing services to both retail and professional...

Taiwan central bank delays digital currency launch

Jul 8

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Taiwan central bank delays digital currency launch

Taiwan’s central bank announced it has no timetable for launching a digital currency, describing the process as “huge and complex”....

Taiwan’s FSC maintains 45% cap on insurers’ overseas investments

Jul 5

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Taiwan’s FSC maintains 45% cap on insurers’ overseas investments

The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) of Taiwan has decided to maintain the overseas investment cap for local insurers at 45% of...

Singapore cracks down on misuse of nominee directorships

Jul 5

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Singapore cracks down on misuse of nominee directorships

Singapore has passed legislative changes to improve transparency around nominee directors and shareholders, mandating companies to...

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