

Philippine SEC drafts new rules for cornerstone investors in IPOs
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposes new guidelines for initial public offerings (IPOs), focusing on the...
Jan 23, 2024


Thai stock exchange foresees increase in IPO volume
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) anticipates an increase in initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2024 compared to the previous year,...
Jan 22, 2024


Vietnam tightens bank ownership rules
Vietnam’s legislature has passed a law reducing the maximum stake investors can hold in domestic banks from 15% to 10%, effective from...
Jan 19, 2024


India’s HDFC Bank applies for Singapore licence
HDFC Bank Ltd, India’s largest private sector bank, is looking to expand its international footprint by opening its first branch in...
Jan 19, 2024


Philippines faces blacklisting risks from continued gray listing
The Philippines remains on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) gray list, prompting concerns from the Anti-Money Laundering Council...
Jan 16, 2024


South Korea holds off on Bitcoin ETFs despite US approval
South Korea’s financial authorities have opted not to pursue exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to bitcoin’s spot price, diverging from...
Jan 16, 2024

