

Singapore banks tighten controls in wake of record money-laundering scandal
In response to Singapore’s largest money-laundering scandal involving over SGD3bn (USD2.22bn) laundered through 16 financial...
Jun 11, 2024


Singapore banks commit SGD4m to combat scams, aid community
The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) launched a SGD4m (USD2.86m) Community Giveback Programme with 50 member banks including DBS,...
Jun 10, 2024


G7 to warn smaller Chinese banks over Russia ties
US officials anticipate that the Group of Seven (G7) will issue a stern warning to smaller Chinese banks at their summit in Italy on June...
Jun 10, 2024


Hong Kong nears licensing 11 crypto exchanges
Hong Kong’s securities regulator announced that 11 cryptocurrency exchanges, including Crypto.com and Bullish, are nearing licence...
Jun 4, 2024


Thai authorities target over USD37m in cybercrime-linked assets
Thai police are investigating over one billion baht (USD27m) in assets tied to alleged superhacker Wang Yunhe and his associates,...
Jun 3, 2024


Hong Kong’s SFC warns crypto platforms against unlicensed activities
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a reminder to virtual asset trading platforms about avoiding unlicensed...
May 31, 2024


Singapore’s largest money laundering case expands with new charges
Su Jianfeng, facing Singapore’s largest money laundering case with over SGD3bn (USD2.2bn) involved, received two additional charges under...
May 30, 2024


PwC faces heavy fines over Evergrande audit approval
PwC is poised to receive a significant penalty from Chinese regulators for its role in auditing the failed property giant Evergrande,...
May 27, 2024


S&P, Vietnam collaborate on creditworthiness assessment
The Ministry of Finance collaborated with S&P Global Ratings to assess Vietnam’s 2024 creditworthiness. Deputy Minister Nguyen Duc Chi...
May 23, 2024


HK Insurance Authority warns against unlicensed referrals
Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority (IA) has warned brokerage firms against using unlicensed individuals to promote policy sales to...
May 23, 2024


Philippines to tax foreign digital services
The Philippine Senate approved a bill to impose a 12% value-added tax (VAT) on digital services provided by companies with no physical...
May 22, 2024


HKMA launches digital yuan pilot
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is set to launch e-CNY, or digital yuan, initially using four mainland banks to open digital wallets,...
May 20, 2024


Singapore money laundering case: Su Jianfeng hit with six more charges
Su Jianfeng, embroiled in Singapore’s largest money laundering case, faces six new charges of forgery and fraud. He allegedly submitted...
May 17, 2024


Chinese fintech giant Ant’s profit drop 19% on regulatory curbs
Ant Group Co.’s quarterly earnings fell 19% as the Chinese fintech pioneer, founded by Jack Ma, struggles to find new growth drivers...
May 16, 2024


Woori Bank joins race for South Korea’s fourth internet-only bank licence
Woori Bank has entered the race to secure a licence for South Korea’s fourth internet-only bank by joining Korea Credit Data’s (KCD)...
May 16, 2024


Vietnam enhances digital tax compliance
The General Department of Taxation in Vietnam will enhance tax compliance risk management to prevent evasion in the digital economy,...
May 15, 2024


China probes hedge fund Ruifengda for illegal activities
China’s securities watchdog is investigating hedge fund Zhejiang Ruifengda Asset Management Co. for suspected illegal activities. The...
May 14, 2024


South Korea’s FSS to finish short selling investigation by end of year
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) aims to complete its probe into illegal short selling by year-end, announced Governor...
May 13, 2024


Singapore updates cybersecurity laws
Singapore has passed a bill to expand the Cyber Security Agency’s (CSA) oversight of critical and high-risk computer systems, including...
May 9, 2024


Asian central bank chiefs highlight AI risks to financial stability
Two central bank chiefs from Asian financial hubs expressed concerns about the risks artificial intelligence (AI) might pose to financial...
May 9, 2024







