The report calls on government and regulators to facilitate greater use of e-signatures, virtual meetings, and other electronic solutions in Hong Kong and Singapore capital markets.
December 1, 2020The new law seeks to address a FATF requirement for Cambodia to implement risk-based supervision for casinos, while also helping to further develop the gaming sector.
November 29, 2020The government has proposed tax incentives for newly-listed companies and investment in REITs, in addition to proposals to strengthen the banking sector.
November 20, 2020The bill was fast-tracked amid fears that loan defaults could burden lenders and hamper their ability to provide credit to businesses and consumers.
November 16, 2020The SEC has notified investors that they can use securities and futures trading fees for tax deductions under a new government scheme.
November 10, 2020The FSTB also plans to introduce bills to provide targeted tax relief for private equity funds, enable a paperless securities market in Hong Kong, and progress work on the new eMPF platform.
October 21, 2020The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors have agreed to extend debt relief for low-income countries for six months, and welcomed efforts by the FSB and FATF.
October 15, 2020Besides tax incentives, CSE Chairman Dumith Fernando told Regulation Asia the exchange has initiated a five-pronged strategy to bolster the capital market.
September 9, 2020The committee has categorised the material presented under: Covid-19 issues, tax, regulation, access to capital, skills and talent, and culture.
September 4, 2020The proposed reforms would allow financial services groups operating in Hong Kong to offset the profits of one group company against losses in another.
August 10, 2020