Tag: China

MCO supports firms navigating APAC regulation shifts

The Asia-Pacific region remains a compelling growth destination for global financial firms, despite facing significant regulatory and geopolitical complexities. According to the latest ASIFMA 2025 Asia-Pacific Capital Markets Survey, now in its fourth year, there is a strong sense of optimism among firms looking to deepen their presence across the region.

China debuts its inaugural sovereign green bond on the LSE

China has made a significant stride in sustainable finance by issuing its first sovereign green bond, securing RMB 6 billion through new 3-year and...

Deutsche Bank and BASF initiate pioneering ESG finance programme in Asia

Deutsche Bank has unveiled BASF’s inaugural sustainability-linked payables finance programme in Asia, concentrating on its operations in China.

Kaspi.kz, Alipay+ partner for seamless China payments

 Kazakhstan's pioneering financial technology firm, Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz, has joined hands with the renowned e-wallet giant Alipay+ to redefine the landscape of cashless transactions in China.

International online shopping to surge as trust in merchants grows

In an era where digital borders are increasingly becoming a thing of the past, a recent report by Airwallex, in collaboration with Edgar, Dunn & Company, has highlighted a significant trend: a surge in cross-border spending.

Almost 9 in 10 investment firms are seeing performance gains from...

ThoughtLab conducted a comprehensive survey in September / October 2023 of 250 investment providers. These include broker-dealer/wire-houses, private banks, online trading platforms, wealth management...

Singaporean FinTech deal activity sees 42% drop in 2023

Key Singaporean FinTech investment stats in 2023: • Singaporean FinTech deal activity totalled at 135 transactions in 2023, a 42% reduction from 2022 • Singaporean FinTech...

UK tops global list for shell company risks, new Moody’s Analytics...

The United Kingdom has emerged as the global hotspot for shell company risks, according to the latest interactive research unveiled by Moody’s Analytics.

Singaporean FinTech deal activity halves in 2023 despite MAS efforts

Key Singaporean FinTech investment stats in 2023: • Singaporean FinTech deal activity totalled at 135 deals in 2023, a 42% reduction from 2022 • Singaporean FinTech...

PCAF links with GF60 to revolutionise GHS accounting in China

The PCAF and GF60, a Chinese non-profit sustainable finance platform, have recently formed a strategic alliance.

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