Other Asia Pacific

ESG / Sustainability

UN Reports Chart Uneven Progress on Gender Equality in Asian Boardrooms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/03/2026

New data shows that while boardroom representation is rising across the APAC, a steep drop-off persists in executive roles and regulatory approaches vary widely.

ESG / Sustainability

Asian Transition Activities at Risk as Taxonomy Standards Diverge: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/01/2026

New report says growing regulatory fragmentation across Asian transition finance frameworks exposes FIs to significant transition-washing risks and impedes cross-border decarbonisation capital flows.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Cook Islands Crypto Bill Faces Backlash Over Asset Seizure Powers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/11/2025

Proposed legislation is under fire for potential overreach by granting authorities the power to seize assets without a criminal conviction.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vanuatu Establishes Regulatory Regime for Virtual Assets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/11/2025

The VFSC has launched a new licensing regime for VASPs, mandating compliance with global AML/CFT standards.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Kyrgyzstan Advances Digital Asset Framework with Stablecoin Launch and CBDC Pilot

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

Kyrgyzstan has introduced the som-pegged KGST stablecoin and directs its central bank to begin a three-phase digital som pilot.

AML / KYC

Organised Crime Using FDI to Infiltrate Timor-Leste, UNODC Warns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/09/2025

New UNODC report details how crime syndicates are using legitimate investment frameworks to establish scam centres and launder money.

AML / KYC

Singapore Summit Calls for United Front Against Scams

By Nathan Lynch | 05/09/2025

The GASA Summit in Singapore this week brought together experts from government, non-profit organisations and regulatory bodies to dissect this evolving threat.

Fintech / Regtech

Fiji Launches Fintech Hub with EU, Australia, NZ Support

By Editors | 18/07/2025

The Reserve Bank of Fiji is leading the initiative, which aims to accelerate fintech development and directly support the nation's financial inclusion strategy.

Securities / Derivatives

WFE Sounds Alarm on IPO Drought Especially in APAC

By Editors | 18/07/2025

The WFE has launched a global campaign to revitalise public markets, citing a stark decline in listings, particularly in Asia-Pacific.