Enforcement of AML/CTF rules increased in 2018, evidenced by a 41% increase in fines levied. Firms in non-financial sectors have also been brought under the PBOC’s AML/CTF supervision ambit.
November 14, 2019The Philippines SEC has issued rules governing the operation and use of equity- and lending-based crowdfunding to help smaller firms access financing.
July 10, 2019Licensed corporations and their controlling entities are asked to review the legality of the services they offer, and immediately discontinue “unauthorised or illicit activities”.
June 18, 2019Malaysia's Securities Commission has released guidelines for property crowdfunding, while also authorising new equity crowdfunding and P2P platforms.
May 21, 2019The FSC plans to submit the bill easing crowdfunding and fund management regulations to the national legislature later this month, where it will be subject to further deliberation.
May 9, 2019The ICO framework covers issuer eligibility, transparency in disclosures, and utilisation of proceeds. The property crowdfunding framework was first announced in Budget 2019.
March 8, 2019Indonesia’s stock exchange plans to encourage retail investment in the stock market by lowering the minimum price floor and order lot size, among other measures.
February 26, 2019New rules for the KONEX are aimed at boosting liquidity and trust in the market, while also making fundraising easier for SMEs and venture companies.
January 31, 2019Once the improvement measures are enacted, innovation will be accelerated as the fundraising environment for small enterprises will improve, said FSC chairman Choi Jong-ku.
November 6, 2018Measures include new regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, and a new fund to be invested via ECF and P2P platforms alongside private investors, among others.
November 5, 2018