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Directives that took effect last month could subject intermediaries to fines and other business costs for non-compliance related to investments in Europe.

Amid a global regulatory clampdown, the founder of CoolBitx explains why compliance in the blockchain industry is exciting investors. Although a departure from the core values of privacy and anonymity, the lure of institutional cash is too important to pass up.

The PBOC's plans to issue a cryptocurrency to replace fiat currency is seen as a move to regulate cash flow and to clamp down further on shadow banking. A policy adviser also couldn't resist a swipe at Facebook's Libra.

Hong Kong’s stock market is becoming increasingly immune to short-seller attacks. Listed companies are better prepared and the regulator is also keeping a close eye.

The arrest of Liu Shiyu, former chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, is unlikely to derail the programme to open up China's financial markets.

A crackdown by the Chinese government on corporate bond issuers is expected to enhance the market's appeal for investors.

Stricter enforcement of regulations by Chinese and Hong Kong authorities is expected to boost investor confidence in China's bond market.

A modest fine clears the way for the ride-hailing startup to dominate. But has the Lion City's tame decision left a block on the road for other start-ups?

China’s online lending bubble is on the verge of bursting after a mass closure of peer-to-peer lending sites. It is an inevitable step to a healthier development of the market.