*RMB-KRW direct trade starts
*Hong Kong launches RMB indices
*China and Russia ink RMB clearing deal
*Singapore to include RMB in Official Foreign Reserves
*Safe lifts time restrictions on converting renminbi
*Malaysia and Australia combine for fintech
*Malaysia introduces new method for USD/MYR spot fixing
*FASB announces accounting rule update
*Safe regulates capital outflow for inter-bank bond investment
*Thailand plans reporting exemptions for foreign issuers
*CFTC adopts X-border approach for uncleared swaps
*Indonesia moves to full IFRS convergence
HKMA releases circular on cybersecurity rules; CFTC to expand hedging exemptions in limits amendment; China dumped market-based mechanism for RMB in Jan; SEBI applies KYC norms to ODI issuers; and much more…
Hong Kong cracks down on fake trade invoices from China; PBoC/CBRC release bill financing rules; US adopts measures against tax evasion; PBoC permits broader access to interbank RMB bond market; FASB issues narrow-sco...
China suspends registry of all financial related companies; China to legislate credit law to crack down on defaults; CBRC asks banks to inspect bills of exchange; Taiwan ups ante on FX clearing; Japan FSA and CPAAOB ...
Bank Indonesia adopts new interest rate framework; Malaysia opens up to P2P lending for corporates; PBoC sets repatriation rules for interbank bond and FX markets; Safe may cut inbound foreign investment quota; New ...
Leaked documents from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca have already taken down political leaders. What risks should Asian corporates watch for? CT speaks to three leading experts on the matter.