

MAS Issues Guidelines on Online Finance Advertising from 2026
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued new guidelines to regulate how financial institutions advertise on digital...
Sep 26, 2025


ASEAN Economic Integration 2025 Reaffirmed at Ministerial Meeting
ASEAN economic integration 2025 was reaffirmed at the 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting, where officials advanced initiatives to...
Sep 26, 2025


HSBC to Sell Sri Lanka Retail Banking Business to Nations Trust Bank
HSBC Sri Lanka retail banking operations will be sold to Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) under an agreement covering about 200,000 customer...
Sep 26, 2025


China RWA Business Hong Kong Halt Ordered by Securities Regulator
China RWA business Hong Kong activity has been paused after the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) asked some local brokerages...
Sep 25, 2025


HKIMR Report Finds Limited Awareness of Long-Term Investment Products in Hong Kong
HKIMR report long-term investment awareness revealed that Hongkongers, despite strong financial literacy, remain unfamiliar with...
Sep 25, 2025


Malaysia SFO Scheme Gains Traction with 0% Tax Incentive
Malaysia SFO scheme is gaining traction as a competitive alternative to Singapore and Hong Kong, offering a 0% tax incentive on eligible...
Sep 24, 2025


Overseas Funds Cut China Sovereign Debt as Yields Lag Treasuries
Overseas funds cut China sovereign debt holdings to RMB2tr (USD361bn) in August, the lowest since January 2021, as foreign ownership...
Sep 24, 2025


Hong Kong 2025 Policy Address Maps Tax, Digital, Family Office Push
Hong Kong 2025 Policy Address maps tax, digital and family office measures to strengthen the city’s role as a global financial hub,...
Sep 23, 2025


Vietnam Online Transfer Reporting Rules Tightened Under AML Framework
Vietnam online transfer reporting rules will be tightened from 1 November as the central bank requires financial institutions to report...
Sep 23, 2025


Chinese Family Office Flows to Singapore Slow Amid Tighter Rules
Chinese family office flows Singapore slowdown has emerged as tighter anti-money-laundering checks and stricter residency and tax...
Sep 22, 2025


Hong Kong Financial Hub Measures Unveiled in Policy Address
Hong Kong financial hub measures were announced by Chief Executive John Lee to reinforce the city’s global financial centre role. Plans...
Sep 22, 2025


Hong Kong Yuan Asset Management Platform to Boost Internationalisation
Hong Kong yuan asset management platform will be launched to promote RMB internationalisation and strengthen global financial links,...
Sep 22, 2025


China Forex Regulator Policies Unveiled to Boost Cross-Border Finance
China forex regulator policies have been announced to deepen reforms in cross-border investment, financing and foreign exchange...
Sep 19, 2025


Vietnam Financial Centres Seek London’s Support for Development
Vietnam financial centres London cooperation was sought by Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang, who urged deeper ties with the UK to...
Sep 19, 2025


EU and Indonesia Trade Deal Concluded After Nearly a Decade
European Union (EU) and Indonesia trade deal negotiations have been concluded after almost 10 years, with a formal announcement due on 23...
Sep 19, 2025


Hong Kong Stablecoin Audit Rules Caution Urged by AFRC Chief
Hong Kong stablecoin audit rules should not be rushed or risk “killing the industry,” according to David Sun Tak-kei, head of the...
Sep 18, 2025


AmCham Korea US Investment Roundtable Highlights Policy Priorities
AmCham Korea US investment roundtable discussions were held during the first official visit to Seoul by US Deputy Secretary of State...
Sep 17, 2025


Philippines JPMorgan GBI-EM Re-Entry Moves Closer After Reforms
Philippines JPMorgan GBI-EM re-entry is a step closer after peso-denominated government bonds were placed on the bank’s “Index Watch...
Sep 16, 2025


HKMC and CICC Infrastructure Finance MoU to Boost Hong Kong Role
The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation (HKMC) and CICC infrastructure finance MoU has been signed to strengthen cooperation in infrastructure...
Sep 16, 2025


Hong Kong to Phase in Sustainability Disclosure Rules by Industry
Hong Kong will phase in sustainability disclosure rules by industry, aligning fully with International Sustainability Standards Board...
Sep 15, 2025





