Asia and the Pacific

Asia and the Pacific

Blockchain Among Targets of South Korea’s $4.4 Billion Domestic Investment Plans...

South Korea announced it would “nurture” eight sectors of the domestic economy, including blockchain, by investing 5 trillion won (about $4.4 billion) next year,...

World Bank-Backed Financial Bond Introduced, Blockchain Technology Making Huge Inroads Down...

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) was awarded the rights to issue and operate financial bonds solely powered by blockchain technology, as reported by...

India’s Cryptocurrency Regulations Will Likely Come By End of 2018

The long-awaited regulations for the Indian cryptocurrency ecosystem are now likely to come only by the end of the year. That’s because a finance...

‘Responsible’ Investment Tips Past Milestone of 50%

More than half (55 per cent) of all professionally managed assets are now being managed as “responsible investments”, according to the latest Australian Responsible...

The World Bank is Preparing for First Global Blockchain Bond

The World Bank has mandated Commonwealth Bank of Australia to arrange the world's first blockchain bond. The Kangaroo bond, referring to foreign bonds issued...

Cagamas Issues RM825m 1-Year Bond and Sukuk

The National Mortgage Corp of Malaysia, or Cagamas Bhd, has issued a RM825 million 1-year bond and sukuk comprising RM800 million Conventional Medium Term...