Other Asia Pacific

Market Infrastructure

Bangladesh to Ease Loan Rules for Foreign Firms to Boost Investment

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2025

Under the revised policy, foreign companies in Bangladesh will be able to access loans at the same rates as domestic firms.

ESG / Sustainability

ACMF Invites Feedback on v2 ESG Disclosure Guide for SMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/06/2025

The ACMF is collecting feedback on the ASEAN Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide for SMEs in supply chains. The updated version will be published in November 2025.

Securities / Derivatives

Colombo Stock Exchange Set to Launch New CCP Next Month

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 21/06/2025

The introduction of the CCP is expected to bring several key benefits, including eliminating counterparty default risk and enabling netting of trades.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnam, UAE to Launch Blockchain-based Digital Finance Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/06/2025

Entities from both countries have signed a wide-ranging agreement to modernise payments, settlements and data capabilities in Vietnam.

AML / KYC

Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong Arrest 11 Suspects in Joint Scam Crackdown

By Thisanka Siripala | 19/06/2025

The authorities in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong have arrested eleven individuals suspected of operating a transnational scam syndicate that […]

Enforcement

Pakistan Court Issues First-Ever Insider Trading Conviction

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2025

A former banker misused material non-public information about his employer’s investment and disinvestment decisions for personal gain.

ESG / Sustainability

New Guide Being Developed to Boost Adaptation Finance in ASEAN

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

The joint initiative by UNEP FI, ACMF and SFIA will aim to develop a regional adaptation guide to enhance the ASEAN Taxonomy and help bolster climate finance.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Weighs New Housing Credit Packages to Boost Home Ownership

By Mark Johnston | 18/06/2025

Vietnam is set to roll out credit reforms to help young homebuyers, aiming to revitalise real estate and fuel growth.

AML / KYC

SBV Revises AML Rules to Secure Exit from FATF Grey List

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025

The SBV is revising its AML regulations to enhance effectiveness and facilitate Vietnam’s removal from the FATF grey list.