

Hong Kong securities regulator targets Nasdaq-listed firms
Hong Kong’s securities regulator searched offices of about a dozen local finance firms and individuals last month in a probe involving...
Dec 20, 2024


China-US economic group meets in South Africa
The China-US economic working group held its seventh meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, China’s Ministry of Finance said. The...
Dec 19, 2024


World Bank identifies excessive tax evasion and too few audits in Indonesia
At least one in four Indonesian firms evaded tax last year, a World Bank survey found, citing perceptions of widespread tax avoidance and...
Dec 19, 2024


New reforms set to streamline Vietnam’s IPO listings
Vietnam’s IPO market is poised for revival as private firms prepare to list, signalling renewed investor interest after a subdued period...
Dec 18, 2024


Financial chiefs agree on stronger Korea-Japan coordination
South Korea and Japan’s chief financial regulators agreed to strengthen cooperation to maintain stability in East Asia’s financial...
Dec 17, 2024


OECD urges easing of Philippine IPO requirement
Regulators should consider easing listing requirements and reducing fees to boost the number of Philippine companies going public, the...
Dec 16, 2024


Central bank chair post under scrutiny in Thailand
Thailand’s finance minister is examining whether Kittiratt Na-Ranong meets all necessary criteria before recommending him for the Bank of...
Dec 16, 2024


China, Hong Kong regulators push for faster listings
Mainland China and Hong Kong regulators have urged major global investment banks to accelerate Chinese companies’ listings in Hong Kong,...
Dec 11, 2024


HKMA fines CITIC unit for AML violations
Hong Kong’s banking regulator fined China CITIC Bank International HKD4m (USD510,000) for breaching anti-money laundering regulations,...
Dec 10, 2024


Singapore pushes back corporate cheque phase-out
Singapore’s central bank said it will extend the deadline for phasing out corporate cheque processing by one year to end-2026. The...
Dec 9, 2024


South Korea's financial regulator warns securities firms to brace for turbulence
South Korea’s financial watchdog urged securities firms to prepare contingency plans to handle potential market turbulence amid...
Dec 9, 2024


Accounting industry faces challenges amid economic headwinds
The accounting industry is confronting complex challenges due to economic headwinds, increased competition, and geopolitical tensions,...
Dec 5, 2024


Singapore fines JPMorgan USD2.4m for client misconduct
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has imposed a civil penalty of USD2.4m on JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., for failing to prevent and...
Dec 4, 2024


South Korea to revise Capital Market Act to protect shareholders
South Korea’s top financial regulator announced plans to revise the Capital Market Act to enhance protection for individual shareholders...
Dec 4, 2024


Golden visa scheme aims to boost Indonesia’s economy
Indonesia’s Golden Visa programme is designed to attract high-value foreign investors and global talent to bolster sustainable economic...
Dec 4, 2024


MAS and NFRA enhance supervisory cooperation at annual roundtable
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and China's National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) reaffirmed their commitment to...
Nov 28, 2024


Hong Kong must embrace change, says HKMA deputy chief
Darryl Chan, Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), called for Hong Kong to adapt and innovate to maintain...
Nov 27, 2024


Singapore sees 44.6% surge in financial claims scam cases rise
Singapore's Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre (Fidrec) handled 2,162 financial claims from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024,...
Nov 21, 2024


New rules enable Philippine insurers to fund infra projects
The Philippine Insurance Commission (IC) has issued new guidelines allowing life and non-life insurance companies, along with...
Nov 20, 2024


Taiwan pledges overhaul of cryptocurrency tax rules
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance has pledged to review regulations on taxing cryptocurrency gains amid surges in digital asset prices....
Nov 20, 2024






