

Hong Kong Reappoints SFC Executive Directors for Key Roles
The Hong Kong government has reappointed Christina Choi, Rico Leung, and Michael Duignan as executive directors of the Securities and...
Jul 22


BSP Calls for Broader Financial Inclusion Beyond Bank Accounts
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has emphasised that financial inclusion efforts must extend beyond mere account ownership. This...
Jul 22


MAS Plans New Civil Recourse Options for Retail Investors
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is preparing proposals to give retail investors more accessible civil recourse for stock market...
Jul 22


Hong Kong Targets Capital Market and Digital Finance Leadership
Hong Kong should cement its status as a regional hub for capital markets, digital finance, and treasury operations amid global structural...
Jul 18


Cathay United Unveils Taiwan’s First Onshore Private Bank at Kaohsiung Hub
Cathay United Bank has launched Taiwan’s inaugural onshore private banking service within the newly established Kaohsiung Asset...
Jul 18


Hong Kong Sets New Cryptoasset Banking Rules Aligned with Basel Standards
Hong Kong has introduced new regulatory standards for banks’ cryptoasset exposures, aligning with global norms established by the Basel...
Jul 15


Singapore Updates Green Finance Guidance on Asia Taxonomy Use
The Sustainable Finance Association of Singapore (SSFA), supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has released updated...
Jul 15


Hong Kong Strengthens Fintech Ties with Global VCs at InvestHK Seminar
Hong Kong’s fintech investment ecosystem received a boost following the successful conclusion of an InvestHK seminar on 10 July. The...
Jul 15


HSBC Leaves Net Zero Banking Alliance but Maintains Green Finance Strategy
HSBC has exited the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), joining a growing list of major banks reassessing climate-related commitments. The...
Jul 15


Thailand Calls for ASEAN Unity in Face of Looming US Tariffs
Thailand’s former finance minister Korn Chatikavanij has urged the government to form a unified ASEAN negotiation team to challenge the...
Jul 14


Singapore Cuts Family Office Tax Incentive Wait to 3 Months
Singapore will shorten the waiting period for wealthy individuals establishing family offices to access tax incentives from 12 months to...
Jul 11


South Korea Eyes Dividend Tax Reform to Attract Investment
South Korea is considering a major reform of its dividend tax regime to encourage higher shareholder payouts and attract long-term...
Jul 11


Hong Kong Partners with Tech Giants to Tackle Online Financial Fraud
Hong Kong regulators have launched the Anti-Scam Consumer Protection Charter 3.0, a new framework developed in partnership with major...
Jul 11


South Korea’s IGIS Highlights ESG Gains with 2024 Sustainability Report
IGIS Asset Management, South Korea’s largest real estate asset manager, has published its second annual sustainability report, outlining...
Jul 10


Hong Kong MPF Sees Strongest First-Half Gains in Nearly a Decade
Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) recorded its strongest first-half performance since 2016, with the composite index rising 8.9%...
Jul 9


Singapore Slaps Fines on Nine Banks Over USD2.4bn Laundering Case
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has fined nine financial institutions a combined SGD27.45m for anti-money laundering lapses...
Jul 9


Philippine FSCC Monitors Financial Risks Amid Global Volatility
The Philippines’ Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC) is closely monitoring evolving risks to the financial system amid...
Jul 9


Hong Kong’s InvestHK Boosts Web3 and Fintech Cooperation with Japan
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) has concluded a five-day mission to Japan, reinforcing ties in Web3 and fintech sectors while promoting...
Jul 8


Singapore’s Primrose Capital Expands to Abu Dhabi’s Booming Asset Market
Singapore-based Primrose Capital Management has secured in-principle approval from Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority,...
Jul 8


Singapore’s MAS Tightens Fund Management Oversight to Tackle Global Risks
Singapore’s central bank is tightening its oversight of the fund management sector to bolster resilience in the face of mounting global...
Jul 8







