Tag: regulation

Adnan Zaylan Mohamad Zahid, deputy governor at the Bank Negara Malaysia, told an audience at Money 20/20 Asia that Asean is innovating with cross-border payments, QR codes, Project Nexus, sandboxes and Islamic finance.

Experts share insights around the value potential of a digital currency, following the HKMA’s publication of an initial report on the pilot.

Moves by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to regulate stablecoin are being hailed as a milestone for crypto. Could it spur widespread adoption?

At least one third of investable assets ($35 trillion) are monitored through the prism of one ESG lens. At our recent Sustainable Treasurer event, corporate leaders shared insights around how to implement a robust sustainability strategy with success.

The partnership will support Hong Kong-listed firms’ adherence to the new disclosure requirements that were announced in April this year.

The International Accounting Standards Board plans to accelerate new disclosure rules on supply-chain finance programmes, by a year. Where will this leave regional treasurers?

Hong Kong’s regulators are moving towards the acceptance of virtual assets, with their latest statements suggesting plans to open the industry to more types of investors soon.

Cybersecurity and ESG are on the list of emerging threats that treasurers need to consider in their corporate crisis management plans.

ESGenome has launched in Singapore as part of an effort to improve corporate ESG reporting.

The US-based fintech has announced an undisclosed investment that will see its API solutions integrated into Workday’s accounting platform.

Globally, ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) schemes have grown in popularity and Southeast Asia’s regulators have also started to take notice. While many countries are tightening their rules on consumer credit, Singapore is taking a different approach by working with the BNPL community to develop a regulatory framework for the future.

As the exchange releases its debut research on crypto sentiment, Bitstamp Asia's managing director reflects on the next steps and possibilities for digital assets in the region.