Asia and the Pacific

Asia and the Pacific

Bank Negara Deputy Governor Tells Entrepreneurs to Empower Their Businesses

Entrepreneurs are urged to take advantage of the growing halal industry by empowering their businesses through various Islamic finance solutions, thus maximising business’ potentials. Bank...

FMA Issues Draft Guidance on Responsible Investment

New Zealand’s FMA is seeking feedback on how responsible investment products should be described, labelled and promoted to investors. New Zealand’s FMA (Financial Markets Authority)...

ADB, Nauru Sign Grant Agreement for New Solar Project

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Nauru today signed a $22 million grant for a project that will fund the delivery...

China Issues Green Bonds to Address Environmental Issues

As the fixed income space is making more strides in the environmental, social impact and governance (ESG) space, China is doing its part by...

Property Blockchain Projects Announced in Northeast Asia, One Sony-Related

In recent weeks, a number of announcements related to blockchain-based real estate initiatives have been made in Northeast Asia. Some involve the participation of...

Former Credit Agency Staffers Form Korean Blockchain Rating Firm

Korea Blockchain Evaluation, a company that issues ratings on blockchain projects, began operations on Sept. 25, according to a report from the Cheongnyeon Ilbo...