

APAC Bank Fraud Risks Rise with Scams and Mule Accounts, FICO Reports
Scams and money mule accounts have overtaken traditional fraud as the primary threat to banks in Asia-Pacific, according to a FICO survey...
Jul 30


Airwallex MAS Licence Secured for Yield Investment Product in Singapore
Airwallex has obtained a Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, allowing it to launch its...
Jul 30


China Leads IFF Global Sustainability Index 2025 Amid Green Growth
The International Finance Forum (IFF) and China Galaxy Securities have released the 2025 Global Sustainable Investment Index Report ,...
Jul 29


HKMA AML Fines Target Three Banks for Compliance Gaps
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued AML fines against Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), Bank of Communications (BCOM), and its...
Jul 28


Hong Kong Stablecoin Regulations to Strengthen Market Oversight
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is preparing to introduce Hong Kong stablecoin regulations to address fraud and market...
Jul 25


MAS Selects Asset Managers for USD859m Singapore Equity Market Boost
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has appointed Fullerton Fund Management, JP Morgan Asset Management, and Avanda Investment...
Jul 24


Hong Kong Reappoints SFC Executive Directors for Key Roles
The Hong Kong government has reappointed Christina Choi, Rico Leung, and Michael Duignan as executive directors of the Securities and...
Jul 22


BSP Calls for Broader Financial Inclusion Beyond Bank Accounts
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has emphasised that financial inclusion efforts must extend beyond mere account ownership. This...
Jul 22


MAS Plans New Civil Recourse Options for Retail Investors
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is preparing proposals to give retail investors more accessible civil recourse for stock market...
Jul 22


Hong Kong Targets Capital Market and Digital Finance Leadership
Hong Kong should cement its status as a regional hub for capital markets, digital finance, and treasury operations amid global structural...
Jul 18


Cathay United Unveils Taiwan’s First Onshore Private Bank at Kaohsiung Hub
Cathay United Bank has launched Taiwan’s inaugural onshore private banking service within the newly established Kaohsiung Asset...
Jul 18


Hong Kong Sets New Cryptoasset Banking Rules Aligned with Basel Standards
Hong Kong has introduced new regulatory standards for banks’ cryptoasset exposures, aligning with global norms established by the Basel...
Jul 15


Singapore Updates Green Finance Guidance on Asia Taxonomy Use
The Sustainable Finance Association of Singapore (SSFA), supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has released updated...
Jul 15


Hong Kong Strengthens Fintech Ties with Global VCs at InvestHK Seminar
Hong Kong’s fintech investment ecosystem received a boost following the successful conclusion of an InvestHK seminar on 10 July. The...
Jul 15


HSBC Leaves Net Zero Banking Alliance but Maintains Green Finance Strategy
HSBC has exited the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), joining a growing list of major banks reassessing climate-related commitments. The...
Jul 15


Thailand Calls for ASEAN Unity in Face of Looming US Tariffs
Thailand’s former finance minister Korn Chatikavanij has urged the government to form a unified ASEAN negotiation team to challenge the...
Jul 14


Singapore Cuts Family Office Tax Incentive Wait to 3 Months
Singapore will shorten the waiting period for wealthy individuals establishing family offices to access tax incentives from 12 months to...
Jul 11


South Korea Eyes Dividend Tax Reform to Attract Investment
South Korea is considering a major reform of its dividend tax regime to encourage higher shareholder payouts and attract long-term...
Jul 11


Hong Kong Partners with Tech Giants to Tackle Online Financial Fraud
Hong Kong regulators have launched the Anti-Scam Consumer Protection Charter 3.0, a new framework developed in partnership with major...
Jul 11


South Korea’s IGIS Highlights ESG Gains with 2024 Sustainability Report
IGIS Asset Management, South Korea’s largest real estate asset manager, has published its second annual sustainability report, outlining...
Jul 10