Asia and the Pacific

Asia and the Pacific

Cryptocurrency Traders in China Find Ways to Get Around State Regulators

Industry observers are certain that Chinese investors will always find ways to circumvent increasingly tightening controls over cryptocurrency trading by mainland authorities, making it...

Uzbekistan Opens Door to Cryptocurrency Exchanges, Offers Tax Benefits

In efforts to boost its market-based economy, the government of Uzbekistan has decided to take initiatives favorable to the growing cryptocurrency industry, CCN informed. The...

Ashurst Joins Global Green-Finance Crew

Ashurst has joined the Climate Bonds Initiative and has become the largest-ever organisation to become a “Climate Bonds Partner.” The global firm advises clients across...

ASEAN Banks Need to Better Manage Climate Risk to Ensure Region’s...

A new WWF report finds ASEAN’s biggest banks are increasingly aware of the impact that their businesses have on the environment and society but...

SEC Lists Projects Eligible for ASEAN Green Bond Issue

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has identified the types of projects that may be eligible for the ASEAN Green Bonds. The projects are those...

Islamic Finance: Using Blockchain to Improve Transparency of Zakat Process

The collection of zakat has been institutionalised in many Muslim countries. The promotion, collection and distribution of zakat are undertaken by the respective religious...