

Hong Kong Cracks Down on Fake Family Offices Amid Money Laundering Concerns
Hong Kong lawmakers have called for stronger action against so-called "fake family offices" allegedly used for money laundering and...
Jun 27, 2025


Hong Kong positioned as safe haven for global investment
Amid global geopolitical uncertainty, Hong Kong continues to attract strong capital inflows, with Financial Secretary Paul Chan...
Jun 26, 2025


Singapore’s MAS defends crypto clampdown as firms exit
Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) has defended its new rules requiring digital token firms serving only overseas clients to be...
Jun 26, 2025


Hong Kong’s capital investment scheme draws strong interest
Hong Kong’s revamped Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) has attracted nearly 1,400 applications since its relaunch, with proposed...
Jun 25, 2025


HKMA urges caution on stablecoin investments
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has cautioned that stablecoins should not be viewed as investment assets, but rather as payment...
Jun 25, 2025


Taiwan regulator approves SinoPac acquisition of King’s Town Bank
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission has approved SinoPac Financial Holdings’ acquisition of King’s Town Bank in a TWD60bn...
Jun 24, 2025


HK banks, regulator team up to tackle scams targeting seniors
Hong Kong’s monetary authority and the city’s banking sector have launched a citywide initiative to safeguard senior citizens from...
Jun 24, 2025


DBS, Austrade sign deal to boost Australia-ASEAN investment
DBS and the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) signed a memorandum of understanding to boost two-way trade and...
Jun 23, 2025


HKEX chief urges more foreign investment in Chinese assets
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing CEO Bonnie Chan said foreign investors should consider increasing their exposure to Chinese assets, citing low overseas participation and shifting global portfolio strategies. Speaking at the 2025 Lujiazui Forum, Chan noted that investor interest in renminbi-denominated assets is rising as confidence in US dollar assets faces headwinds. She highlighted efforts by mainland Chinese exchanges to attract more international capital this year, inclu
Jun 23, 2025


South Korea forms task force to address US trade, tariff issues
South Korea has launched a task force to address trade and tariff issues with the US following Washington’s announcement of 50% tariffs...
Jun 19, 2025


Philippine SEC cancels 401 lenders for non-compliance
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the registrations and licences of 401 lending companies for repeated...
Jun 17, 2025


Japan business mood turns negative amid US tariff fears
Japan’s business sentiment deteriorated in the April-June quarter for the first time in over a year, with growing concerns over US...
Jun 16, 2025


HK looks for ‘first-mover’ edge over US, Singapore in payments
Hong Kong is positioning itself as a global stablecoin hub with one of the world’s most comprehensive regulatory frameworks, set to take...
Jun 16, 2025


Taiwan regulator tightens M&A rules for financial sector
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission unveiled plans to tighten rules on mergers and acquisitions in the financial sector,...
Jun 16, 2025


Thai bourse sees continued foreign outflows amid calls for policy clarity
Foreign investors have sold more than THB400bn (USD11bn) in Thai equities over the past three years, citing a lack of policy clarity and...
Jun 12, 2025


HK-Mainland fast payment link to begin mid-year with quotas
Cross-border fast payment services between Hong Kong and mainland China are expected to launch by mid-2025, the Hong Kong Monetary...
Jun 11, 2025


South Korea, Thailand launch new round of trade talks in Seoul
South Korea and Thailand began their sixth round of negotiations for a bilateral economic partnership agreement (EPA) on Tuesday in...
Jun 10, 2025


Philippine SEC expands AI use to boost investor protection
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in its operations to enhance...
Jun 10, 2025


Vietnam attracts USD18.4bn foreign investment through May
Foreign investment in Vietnam reached nearly USD18.4bn in the first five months of 2025, up 51% from a year earlier, according to the...
Jun 6, 2025


HKIFA sees no immediate need for MPF to cut US bonds
The Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA) said Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) trustees are not required to reduce their holdings...
Jun 6, 2025

