

Philippine central bank extends observation period for Islamic banks
The Philippines’ central bank plans a further observation period of up to three years for Islamic lenders to craft liquidity‑risk...
May 14, 2025


China to boost export support via banks, insurers
China's financial regulator is drafting new measures to support foreign trade through banking and insurance channels, aiming to ease...
May 12, 2025


Malaysia charges businessman for Shariah bond investment fraud
Malaysia’s Securities Commission (SC) has charged Razrul Anwar Rusli, 44, with defrauding five investors of MYR3.16m (USD739,540) through...
May 12, 2025


South Korea to monitor financial markets after US rate freeze
South Korea’s finance ministry said it will closely monitor financial markets following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to keep...
May 9, 2025


Japan brokers to compensate victims of hacked trading accounts
Japan’s top securities firms will compensate customers hit by unauthorised stock trades following a rise in account hijackings, the Japan...
May 8, 2025


Marcos hails FATF delisting as win against illicit finance
The Philippines has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, a move President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called a...
May 6, 2025


Taiwan regulator meets insurers over hedging risks
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission met with major life insurers to assess the impact of a sharp New Taiwan dollar surge on their...
May 6, 2025


China’s CIC to exit US PE funds amid tensions
China Investment Corporation (CIC) is seeking to sell about USD1bn worth of US private equity investments in the secondary market,...
May 5, 2025


Chua Ma Yu’s family office among first to tap Malaysia’s 0% tax break
CMY Capital, the family office of billionaire investor Chua Ma Yu, is among the first to benefit from Malaysia’s new 0% tax incentive for...
May 5, 2025


Beijing vows better business climate for foreign firms
China will continue to offer a world-class business environment for foreign firms, including German automakers, with market-driven...
May 2, 2025


HKMA taps cargo data to streamline trade financing
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched CargoX, a new initiative aimed at helping banks better assess companies for trade...
May 1, 2025


Half of Chinese exporters plan to cut US business amid tariff pressure
Nearly half of Chinese foreign trade companies plan to scale back business with the US following tariff hikes, according to a survey by...
Apr 30, 2025


Vietnam committed to building first International Financial Centre
Vietnam’s National Assembly could review a draft resolution for the development of an International Financial Centre (IFC) as early as...
Apr 30, 2025


Ant Group buys first brokerage licence with USD359m Bright Smart deal
Ant Group is acquiring a controlling stake in Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group for HKD2.81bn (USD359m), marking its first...
Apr 30, 2025


LenderLink raises funds to build the Philippines’ first real-time credit bureau
LenderLink Philippines has raised USD1.25m in an oversubscribed seed round to build the country’s first high-tech, real-time credit...
Apr 30, 2025


Interactive Brokers Hong Kong fined for regulatory breaches
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has fined Interactive Brokers Hong Kong (IBHK) HKD4.2m (USD537,000) for breaches related to...
Apr 29, 2025


Thailand, Malaysia strengthen ASEAN trade ties amid US policy shifts
Thailand and Malaysia have reinforced ASEAN trade cooperation in response to recent US tariff measures, following bilateral talks between...
Apr 29, 2025


China confident of meeting 2025 growth target
China’s state planner expressed confidence that the country will achieve its 2025 economic growth target of around 5%, pledging to roll...
Apr 29, 2025


Thailand courts Korean investment for financial hub push
Thailand has invited South Korean investors to participate in its newly launched Thailand Financial Hub initiative, aimed at positioning...
Apr 28, 2025


Beijing opens more sectors to foreign investment in 2025 list
China has reduced the number of industries restricted for foreign investment to 106 from 117 under its updated 2025 “negative list”,...
Apr 28, 2025

