Stablecoin Operators Show Interest in Hong Kong as New Rules Loom
Several stablecoin issuers are engaging with Hong Kong authorities as the city prepares to implement its new regulatory framework next...
Jul 8
Hong Kong Leads Global IPO Market in H1 2025, Says PwC
Hong Kong led the global IPO market in the first half of 2025, hosting 44 listings that raised HKD107.1bn (USD13.7bn), according to PwC....
Jul 7
Hong Kong Must Evolve to Attract Multifamily Offices, CUHK Report Finds
Hong Kong must enhance its financial ecosystem to attract more multifamily offices (MFOs), according to a white paper published by the...
Jul 4
BIS Flags Global Financial System Risks Amid Economic Fragmentation
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has warned of growing instability in the global financial system, citing geopolitical...
Jul 3
Singapore Enacts Anti-Scam Law to Restrict Transfers by Potential Victims
Singapore has introduced the Protection from Scams Act 2025, granting police powers to temporarily restrict banking and credit...
Jul 3
Hong Kong Sees Stablecoin Boom Ahead of Licensing Framework
Hong Kong is experiencing a boom in stablecoin development ahead of the launch of its new licensing framework on 1 August. Major tech...
Jul 2
Malaysia Consults on Stronger Rules for Digital Asset Exchanges
Malaysia’s Securities Commission (SC) has launched a public consultation to strengthen regulations governing Digital Asset Exchanges...
Jul 2
Hong Kong eMPF Platform Reduces MPF Fees by 36% in First Year
Hong Kong’s eMPF digital platform has processed nearly 600,000 instructions in its first year and is expected to reduce administrative...
Jul 1
MAS Penalises Payment Firms for AML Compliance Failures
Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) has fined five major payment firms a total of SGD960,000 (USD753,000) for breaches in anti-money...
Jul 1
Hong Kong Cracks Down on Fake Family Offices Amid Money Laundering Concerns
Hong Kong lawmakers have called for stronger action against so-called "fake family offices" allegedly used for money laundering and...
Jun 27
Hong Kong positioned as safe haven for global investment
Amid global geopolitical uncertainty, Hong Kong continues to attract strong capital inflows, with Financial Secretary Paul Chan...
Jun 26
Singapore’s MAS defends crypto clampdown as firms exit
Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) has defended its new rules requiring digital token firms serving only overseas clients to be...
Jun 26
Hong Kong’s capital investment scheme draws strong interest
Hong Kong’s revamped Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) has attracted nearly 1,400 applications since its relaunch, with proposed...
Jun 25
HKMA urges caution on stablecoin investments
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has cautioned that stablecoins should not be viewed as investment assets, but rather as payment...
Jun 25
Taiwan regulator approves SinoPac acquisition of King’s Town Bank
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission has approved SinoPac Financial Holdings’ acquisition of King’s Town Bank in a TWD60bn...
Jun 24
HK banks, regulator team up to tackle scams targeting seniors
Hong Kong’s monetary authority and the city’s banking sector have launched a citywide initiative to safeguard senior citizens from...
Jun 24
DBS, Austrade sign deal to boost Australia-ASEAN investment
DBS and the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) signed a memorandum of understanding to boost two-way trade and...
Jun 23
HKEX chief urges more foreign investment in Chinese assets
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing CEO Bonnie Chan said foreign investors should consider increasing their exposure to Chinese assets,...
Jun 23
South Korea forms task force to address US trade, tariff issues
South Korea has launched a task force to address trade and tariff issues with the US following Washington’s announcement of 50% tariffs...
Jun 19
Philippine SEC cancels 401 lenders for non-compliance
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the registrations and licences of 401 lending companies for repeated...
Jun 17
